St. Joseph, the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus Christ, is honored as the patron saint of married couples, families, carpenters, and workingmen. March 19, his feast dat, is especially celebrated by people of Italian and Polish descent. Over the years, a tradition arose of St. Joseph having a special power in real estate transactions. European nuns buried a medal with his likeness on property they hoped to acquire for convents. Gradually the medals were replaced with statues and the focus changed from buying to selling. The reason behind using this particular Saint is Joseph's strong connections with families, home and moving. Joseph moved his family twice: from Bethlehem to Egypt to escape King Herod, who wanted to kill baby Jesus: and later , after Herod died, from Egypt back to his and Mary's hometown, Nazareth.
How to use to sell your home:
Today, people of all religious denominations follow the tradition of using a St. Joseph statue to help sell their home. They bury it upside down with the feet pointing to heaven. Some face him toward the home; others face him away, towards the new home. The location varies as well near the "For Sale" sign in the back yard in one corner, in a flower pot (favored by condo owners). After the buyer has secured financing and the deal is sealed, the statue is removed and given a place of honor in the seller's new home.
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Will Receive 1 St. Joseph Figurine
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Size:~ 4.25 Inch x 1.25 Inch
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Material: Polyresin
- Comes with instructions on box
- Made in China
- Each one will be slightly different by size, shape, and appearance due to manufacturing!
