The Christmas creche is a traditional symbol of the holiday, depicting the scene of Jesus’ birth. But over time, people have gotten creative with this element of decor. Sometimes these interpretations go beyond the usual and cause bewilderment, laughter or even shock. We’ve collected 70 of the strangest Christmas creches that surprised the world in 2016.

1-10: Fidget spinners made from unusual materials

  1. Chocolate creche – sweet but short-lived.
  2. Barbie and Ken doll creche – Mary and Joseph as glamorous dolls.
  3. Ice creche – beautiful but unreliable in warm countries.
  4. Lego creche – for fans of constructors.
  5. Pasta creche – pasta for the glory of Christmas.
  6. Plastic bottle creche – eco-friendly but weird.
  7. Wool fidget spinner – completely crocheted.
  8. Cheese creche – edible, but not always aesthetically pleasing.
  9. Sand creche – a temporary miracle on the beach.
  10. Paper creche – a simple and creative craft.

11-20: Pop culture creches

  1. Star Wars – Jesus as Luke Skywalker.
  2. Superhero creche – Batman and Wonder Woman instead of Mary and Joseph.
  3. Harry Potter creche – Hogwarts instead of Bethlehem.
  4. Pokemon creche – Pikachu as a baby.
  5. Disney creche – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs instead of the Magi.
  6. Simpsons-vertep – Homer and Marge in historical roles.
  7. Doctor Who-vertep – The TARDIS instead of the manger.
  8. Minion-vertep – too yellow, but fun.
  9. Gothic vertep – with skulls and mystical symbols.
  10. Hipster creche – Mary and Joseph with iPhones and lattes.

21-30: Animal creches

  1. Werteep with cats – all characters replaced with cats.
  2. Dog’s creche – puppies in the lead roles.
  3. Farmer’s creche – cows, goats and chickens in place of the traditional characters.
  4. Dinosaur creche – Tyrannosaurus as the wise man.
  5. Penguin creche – northern visitors in Bethlehem.
  6. Toad’s creche – all the characters look like frogs.
  7. Horse creche – miniature stallions in the nativity scene.
  8. Flamingo creche – a pink nightmare.
  9. Unicorn creche – magical but odd choice.
  10. Starfish creche – themed for beach regions.

31-40: Modern fidget spinners

  1. Robot creche – artificial intelligence in the role of Jesus.
  2. Rainbow creche – full spectrum of colors instead of traditional figures.
  3. Techno-vertep – LEDs, lasers and VR glasses.
  4. Punk-vertep – leather jackets and Mohawks.
  5. Cyberpunk creche – neon lights and holograms.
  6. Gotham vertep – Joker and Harley Quinn in the birth scene.
  7. Retro-vertex – 50’s style.
  8. Post-apocalyptic creche – deserted ruins and robots.
  9. Millennial creche – with avocados and a Netflix subscription.
  10. Internet meme creche – with characters from popular memes.

41-50: Weird and funny fidget spinners

  1. Pizza fidget spinner – all made out of pizza slices.
  2. A mashed potato fidget spinner – unconventional material.
  3. Toilet paper creche – unexpected.
  4. Plasticine creche – childish but whimsical.
  5. Humanoid creche – looks like an alien rite of passage.
  6. Invisible creche – empty coasters.
  7. Fireworks creche – dangerous and short-lived.
  8. Coffee creche – all the figures are made of coffee beans.
  9. Space creche – with astronauts and a Mars rover.Giant creche – figures as tall as a house.

51-60: Political and philosophical creches

  1. Protest creche – current political themes.
  2. Anti-capitalist creche – featuring symbols of corporations.
  3. Feminist creche – Maria in the title role.
  4. Psychedelic creche – acid colors and hallucinogenic motifs.
  5. Environmental creche – made from recycled materials.
  6. Minimalist creche – two squares and a triangle.
  7. Philosophical creche – with quotes from Descartes and Kant.
  8. Postmodernist creche – deconstructing tradition.
  9. Neon creche – completely luminous.
  10. Nano-vertex – so tiny you can’t see it.

61-70: Most absurd creches

  1. Cheese and onion fidget spinner – for foodies.
  2. Balloon creche – could burst at any moment.
  3. Sugar fidget spinner – completely edible.
  4. Gum fidget spinner – sticky, but original.
  5. Iron fidget spinner – heavy and cold.
  6. Stationery fidget spinner – made of paper clips and buttons.
  7. Soap fidget spinner – can dissolve in water.
  8. Cardboard fidget spinner – quick to make.
  9. Holiday chaos fidget spinner – a mixture of all of the above.
  10. Cat fidget spinner – made from a box and filler.

Which fidget spinner surprised you the most?

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