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11 Best Life Size Nativity Sets for Your Yard in 2023

Are you looking to create a dramatic holiday statement year? Nothing celebrates the true meaning of the Christmas season like outdoor life-size nativity sets that recreate the beloved scene in Bethlehem on the night of Christ’s birth. This holy outdoor nativity scene will set the tone for you as well as your neighborhood and makes a great addition to your yard.

Solar Christmas lights will make sure your display will be seen at night without dealing with extra cords or, worse, a higher electric bill.

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What Kinds of Nativity Scenes Are There?

There are many styles to choose from when it comes to life size nativity sets so you have plenty of options to match your style, preferences, and which would work best for your space. 

Who Should Get Silhouette Nativity Scenes?

Silhouette-style nativities tend to be plain in design and flat as they're meant to create recognizable shapes in a more abstract way. They're great for large yards where the scene will be set far back from the road. These are typically unlit and you'll want to provide some nice spotlighting for them to shine. If you don't want to mess with extension cords, you can pick up solar-powered spotlights that work just as well in my experience. 

Who Should Get Printed Nativity Sets?

Detail-printed sets are usually flat like silhouette-style ones but have an image printed on them. These are ideal for yards where the street is fairly close so people walking and driving by are able to appreciate the details. They also tend to benefit from spotlights. 

Who Should Get Inflatable Nativity Scenes?

Inflatable sets are ideal for people who maybe don't have a ton of storage space to hold their decorations during the off season. Inflatables collapse when not blown up so they take up a faction of the space of other more rigid decorations.

They also tend to be a little cuter making them nice for families with small children.

Helpful tip: The Spruce recommends rolling up your inflatables for storage as folding can create creases and weaken the fabric. 

Who Should Get Lighted Outdoor Nativity Sets?

Sets that are lit from within are dazzling and will turn heads as cars go by. Many inflatables are pre-lit and other 3D-style sets are outlined in lights. 

This is a good choice for people with easy access to external power outlets and for those who aren't directly underneath a streetlight which can make the sets less eye-catching.

Can You Buy Nativity Figures Separately?

Many outdoor nativity scenes come in sets that you can add to year after year, so if budget is an issue, start small, and continue to add features like the Wisemen, angels, animals, and more.

Some are lighted from the inside, while others would be more beautiful with the addition of solar-powered LED spotlights to set them off. When you choose solar options, their cord-free ease really keeps things simple.

Of course, the outdoor nativity sets we've featured here are absolutely weather-resistant, so you don't need to worry about that Christmas snowstorm, and many come in convenient kits that are super-easy to assemble, and simple to store once Christmas has passed.