A man from Iowa named Mike Zahs has not too long ago accomplished recognition in the Guinness Globe Records for getting the biggest collection of nativity sets. Final December, Zahs showcased his whole collection through the Tour of Houses occasion organized by the Washington Chamber of Commerce. Setting up the impressive two,539 scenes took a total of six weeks. Following the setup, Zahs and his buddies compiled an in depth package of proof, such as 19 videos, 102 photographs, a 227-web page inventory listing, and 11 media articles documenting the show. They also completed a query sheet and supplied two witness statements, all of which had been reviewed by the Guinness Globe Records group. The record Zahs accomplished is described by Guinness as getting the “largest quantity of products of a single topic in a private, individual collection,” with the measurement primarily based on the quantity of special products adhering to the record’s criteria.

Zahs’ passion for collecting nativities began in the 1950s. His collection comprises displays from more than one hundred distinct nations, with the majority getting meticulously handcrafted. Just after thorough overview of the proof submitted, Zahs has officially come to be the present record holder for the Biggest Collection of Nativity Sets, with a count of two,324 nativities. It is worth noting that Zahs’ actual collection consists of two,539 nativity scenes, but not all of them certified for the record due to certain needs. Every single scene had to function Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and at least a single angel, as properly as 3 sensible guys, a shepherd, an animal, a star, or a steady. Zahs’ achievement solidifies his spot in history as a devoted collector and custodian of this cherished Christmas tradition.