Ostrich Egg Nativity Scene

Faberge eggs, were given to Tsarina Maria Feodorovna by her husband Tsar Alexander the III, since 1884. They were created by Peter Carl Faberge in Russia.

The eggs were decorated with jewels like gold, crystal and other precious materials.

These eggs became very valuable and are now scattered world wide. Many eggs are displayed in the Kremlin.


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Christmas Nativities & Stories P34-35