Handmade Olive Wood Angel from Bethlehem – A Blessing You Can Hold
There are some gifts that carry more than beauty . They carry a story . This handmade olive wood angel from Bethlehem is one of them . At first glance, it may look like a small wooden carving, just 2.4 x 2.1 inches , but when you hold it in your hand you quickly realize it’s more than that . It is a symbol of peace, faith, and divine protection . It is also a piece of the Holy Land itself, carved by the hands of Bethlehem’s Christian artisans whose families have kept this sacred tradition alive for generations . 🌿 From Olive Tree to Angel – The Craftsmanship The story of this angel begins with the olive tree . In Bethlehem and across the Holy Land, olive trees are not just trees they are living symbols of peace, endurance, and blessing . Some of these trees have been standing for hundreds of years, deeply rooted in the same soil where Jesus once walked . When branches are carefully pruned, the wood is collected with respect and prepared for carving . Nothing is wasted, and ev...