Guarding their flocks on the nearby hillsides, the shepherds were the first to learn of the birth of Jesus Christ, and the first to greet him as he lay swaddled and sleeping in the manger. The shepherds quickly spread the word of the virgin birth and joined in celebrating the beautiful Lord's son. Exquisitely handcrafted from wood and hand painted, this wonderful 13" Shepherd on High Nutcracker celebrates the birth of Christ and will provide many years of pleasure.