The nativity scenes people typically set up range from simple, with just Mary and her baby lying in his manger, to highly extravagant. On the simple end of the spectrum, you could make a few of your own nativity figures at very little cost. At the extravagant end, you could buy a nine-piece nativity set featuring life-sized characters for as much as $2,000.
Outdooractivitysets.com for example, has a really good offer this year, not too big and not too small, called the Holy Night Complete Nativity Scene. For $499.99, you get an eight-piece ensemble with angels, wise men, a shepherd, a sheep, a donkey, a calf, and a camel, as well as the main Nativity Stable piece. Or you can browse nativity sets offer pages individually for more great deals.
All the figures in the nativity sets from outdooractivitysets.com are designed to last. They are made out of the same plastic that is used for shipping infrastructure, which has to be very tough. This plastic is designed to withstand prolonged exposure to seawater, and being buffeted by strong waves, so you can be pretty sure it’ll survive in your garden.