Creator of Chateau's Fontanini Nativity scenes returns to Branson
The exquisite Nativity scene on display at Chateau on the Lake is so unique that only two were made. One of the scenes was featured in the movie “Home Alone” and the other can be seen each Christmas season at Chateau on the Lake.
Created by the Fontanini Family from Italy, the Nativity scene was handcrafted and hand painted.
The House of Fontanini has been making Italian nativities for more than 110 years. Only members of the immediate family are allowed to work on the Fontanini pieces, and only after years of intense training.
The Nativity scene on display at Chateau on the Lake was purchased for $125,000. Emanuele Fontanini visited the Chateau and personally signed each piece, making the Nativity scene priceless.
Emanuele Fontanini will again visit Branson this month. He will be at Kringles Christmas Shop on November 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exclusive Fontanini pieces will be available for sale and Emanuele Fontanini will be on hand to sign any pieces purchased at that time.
Kringles is located in the Grand Village, 2800 West 76 Country Boulevard in Branson.
It takes a village to create Chateau's Candy Village
Branson's Chateau on the Lake Resort, the most elegant of venues in the area, is always a showcase of holiday decor.
A highlight at the Chateau each holiday season is their display of Candy Houses.
The Candy Houses have become a tradition at Chateau on the Lake. This year's Candy Village features houses, shops, a church and an elaborate replica of Chateau on the Lake.
Designed by Chef Paul Trout, the Candy Houses are assembled and decorated by the talented and creative kitchen staff, who spend hours of hard work on the masterpieces.
The store fronts take approximately 75 hours to complete, while the church and houses take approximately 50 hours of labor each.
The Candy Village takes 300 pounds of powdered sugar, 120 pounds of egg whites and 600 pounds of candy, cookies, pretzels and crackers.
The one-of-a-kind display can be seen at Chateau on the Lake throughout the holiday season.
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