Did you know that Ohio is home to the largest nativity display east of the Mississippi? Most people don’t. The Fontanini Nativity Display is a walk-through indoor display that has become a beloved Christmastime tradition for many Ohioans. You’ll find this life-size display at Crossroads Ministry Center in Lancaster, Ohio on select evenings during the holiday season. It’s a great way to celebrate the Christmas holiday with family or friends. (The best part? The display is indoors so you don’t have to worry about the weather or cold temperatures.) Here’s what you need to know about this one-of-a-kind seasonal event:

The Fontanini Nativity Display is an indoor display that showcases biblical scenes that depict the birth of Christ.

Fontanini Nativity Display/Facebook You’ll find the display just south of Columbus at Crossroads Ministry Center in Lancaster.

The display features close to life-size figurines that were made in Italy. This year’s display takes place on November 27 - December 29 on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday evenings.

Fontanini Nativity Display/Facebook You can visit the display from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. on every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday in December.

You’ll journey through the streets of Bethlehem, the shepherd’s field and the manger. The sights, sounds (and even smells) aim to depict the first Christmas.

Fontanini Nativity Display/Facebook Admission to the Fontanini Nativity Display is free.

In addition to the hand-crafted scenes and figurines, you’ll find plenty of written information to further explain the scenes you’re observing.

Fontanini Nativity Display/Facebook For more information about this year’s display, follow Fontanini Nativity Display on Facebook.

If you celebrate the birth of Christ during the holiday season, this is one display you’ll want to add to the top of your Christmas bucket list.

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You’ll find the display just south of Columbus at Crossroads Ministry Center in Lancaster.

You can visit the display from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. on every Sunday, Wednesday and Friday in December.

Admission to the Fontanini Nativity Display is free.

For more information about this year’s display, follow Fontanini Nativity Display on Facebook.

For more unique nativity displays in Ohio, check out our previous article: Visit The Christmas Cave At White Gravel Mines, A Unique Christmas Cave In Ohio This Season.

For some dazzling Christmas light displays you can enjoy from the warmth of you car, check out: 8 Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Displays In Ohio The Whole Family Can Enjoy.

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