A man from Iowa named Mike Zahs has not too long ago accomplished recognition in the Guinness Planet Records for possessing the biggest collection of nativity sets. Final December, Zahs showcased his whole collection in the course of the Tour of Residences 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 close friends compiled an substantial package of proof, which includes 19 videos, 102 images, 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 Planet Records group. The record Zahs accomplished is described by Guinness as possessing the “largest quantity of things of a single topic in a private, individual collection,” with the measurement primarily based on the quantity of one of a kind things adhering to the record’s criteria.

Zahs’ passion for collecting nativities began in the 1950s. His collection comprises displays from more than one hundred diverse nations, with the majority becoming meticulously handcrafted. Right after thorough evaluation of the proof submitted, Zahs has officially come to be the existing 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 precise specifications. Each and every 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 location in history as a devoted collector and custodian of this cherished Christmas tradition.