The late Canadian artist William Kurelek embraced a nativity that’s beyond time and culture. In his children book A Northern Nativity, he envisioned through a little Prairie boy’s dreams the various scenarios: what if Christ was born in the land of deep snow in an Inuit community, or what if Mary and Joseph, homeless on our streets, had to take shelter in a soup kitchen, what if… Would we have noticed? Would we even care?
This is a moving video clip on the paintings in Kurelek’s children book A Northern Nativity, accompanied by Chris de Burgh’s touching piano music “When Winter Comes”.
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And to All, A Merry Christmas!
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This is breathtaking in so many ways. I love, first of all, the way it makes an “old” story fresh by letting me look at it through new eyes. I also love the peacefulness, and the artwork, and the accompanying music. So lovely, and thanks for sharing, Arti.
I hope to show it to my family later tonight when they come for dinner and presents.
May all God’s blessings rest on you this Christmas and New Year 2012. XO
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And the same to you Bellezza! Thank you for visiting in the past year… BTW, I’ve started reading Kawabata’s book and will meet my JRC before the deadline.;) May you enjoy a meaningful family time this Christmas Eve and all the rest of the Christmas Season. Merry Christmas, my friend!
Arti
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Beautiful. Merry Merry Christmas to you Arti!
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And the same to you and yours, Ellen!
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How lovely this is! Merry Christmas, Arti, to you and your family. Hope you have a wonderful festive season.
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The same to you, Litlove! Enjoy your time with your family and may you find peace and joy in this Holiday Season. Merry Christmas!
Arti
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I loved this! Thank you.
Happy Holidays to you and Yours.
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Diane, I’m glad you enjoy this… I’ve been quite moved by the images and the music. Merry CHristmas to you and yours!
Arti
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Thank you thank you for your Christmas wishes and warm Christmas greetings to you and your loved ones, Arti.
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nikkipolani,
Trust you’ve had a wonderful and delicious Christmas. All the best for the coming Year!
Arti
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Merry Christmas Arti! I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating with your family.
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Stefanie,
The same to you too, and enjoy all your holiday reads!
Arti
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Beautiful! Merry Christmas, Arti.
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JoAnn, you have a good time too with family and friends!
Arti
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I cannot think of any more beautiful a holiday “gift” you could share than this. It is stunning. I am going to share the link with others. Thank you.
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jeanie,
Kurelek’s A Northern Nativity was recommended to me by an artist friend of mine. I was very glad to find the YouTube clip. After watching it, I bought the music from iTune right away. 😉
Arti
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Just beautiful, Arti. Hope your Christmas was beyond wonderful. Thank you so much for this: so simple, so peaceful…timeless…
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ds,
Thanks and I’m glad you’ve appreciated the video. I was moved by Kurelek’s depiction of the Northern life and people, and his vision of the Nativity. Best wishes for a meaningful Holiday Season!
Arti
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Lovely, Arti. We are having warm days too. I hope you enjoyed your Christmas and will have a terrific new year full of books and films deeply felt. I look forward to it with you.
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Thanks Ruth and have a wonderful New Year!
A.
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What if – sometimes I think about this too – what if Jesus was back here talking to the ”Tea Party” that wishes healthcare was stopped for poor people – would they listen?
I hope your Christmas was fun and that your New Year will be joyful.
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Vagabonde,
Even more interesting scenario. If everyone lives as if Jesus were present among them that would already by a better world.
Have a bright New Year! All the best in 2012!
Arti
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Such a lovely video, Arti. Since I’m stretching things a bit and celebrating the full twelve days of Christmas this year, it’s a perfect addition, which I’ll share with others.
Isn’t it marvelous what we can find, and share? I wonder how things would have gone if the shepherds were on facebook and the Magi loved to tweet? 😉
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Linda,
The whole world would have seen the Nativity then. You know, this kind of scenarios not only can raise social consciousness, but can also stimulate some creative works I suppose, a short story? or even a screenplay?
Good to hear from you again. Hope you had a peaceful Christmas. And now may I wish you a Happy New Year and All the Best in 2012!
Arti
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