After more than 30 years of hesitation, Greg Olsen fulfilled a lifelong goal with this heartfelt nativity scene—designed not to break new ground, but to feel deeply familiar. He includes beloved elements like the Wise Men, even if not historically precise, to reflect the cherished imagery many hold from childhood. A kneeling woman with a small lantern—perhaps the innkeeper’s wife or a midwife—adds a tender, feminine presence often missing from traditional depictions. A personal touch lies in two models: real-life parents of a boy Greg once painted beside the Savior. Having recently lost their son, they now offer light to the Christ child in this scene, just as Christ offers peace to their son in eternity.