The classic nativity scene many of us have in our head might look vastly different depending on where you grew up, while the players might change, the story is still the same — a virgin — Mary — gives birth to a baby — Jesus — shining a new light on the world for those that follow. The difference in how that story is depicted was on full display during the final weekend of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Historic Kirtland Nativity Exhibit, which is celebrating its 20th year — and features over 400 different nativities from more than 70 countries around the globe. Fetish Bears from New Mexico depict the nativity. (Frank Mecham- The News-Herald.) Koalas holding staffs over baby Jesus took an Australian twist on the scene, handmade Fetish Bears from New Mexico, and scrap metal twisted into Mary’s likeness, were a sharp contrast to classically carved motifs out of olive wood from the Middle East. Vickie Leslie, who is on mission from Idaho and has been a missionary in Kirtland for three months, said that she was happy to show people the different scenes. Joy Heaton,  left, and Vickie Leslie look at large figures. (Frank Mecham- The News-Herald.) “It’s such a big project, and the community has been so great to bring in their nativities and share them with us,” Leslie said. “Some say keep them and use them next year and others take them home and bring them next year if they want. “There’s always something different each year,” she added. Asian figures depict the nativity. (Frank Mecham- The News-Herald.) This is the first year that the nativity scenes are in the Kirtland Temple Visitor Center, 7809 Joseph St., as the church acquired the property last year. The collection is so large it’s split between two places, with 300 being put out in the center and 100 more about a half mile away in the Historic Kirtland Visitor Center. People listen to a guide during a tour of the area. (Frank Mecham- The News-Herald) Joy Heaton, who has been on mission since March from southern Utah, said the Kirtland area is a special place for the church and was excited to share the history with visitors. “This is a very sacred area, kind of like the Holy Land,” Heaton added. “There are so many different ways to portray it,” Heaton said on the different displays. “But he’s the central figure, if he hadn’t been born, we wouldn’t have Easter… that’s why the savior is key.” German white and blue figures can be seen in Kirtland. (Frank Mecham- The News-Herald.) Leslie said she was happy to see people of different faiths come to visit. “Regardless of what religion they are, they love to come and see the nativities because it just represents the savior and all he did,” Leslie said. “We have so many from different religions that come, a lot, and we welcome them with open arms. “Every country and every person has their own feeling about it,” Leslie added. The exhibit runs annually from December through January, with tours of the temple and areas around it held in the summer.