Mel's film sparks passion for nails

Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ not only has people debating the last hours of Jesus’s life, but also running out to buy souvenirs such as replica nail pendants, crucifixes, and lapel pins tied to the film’s promotion.

The nail pendant is fashioned from a single nail made of pewter and attached to a leather strap, say officials of Bob Siemon Designs, which is licensed by Gibson’s Icon Productions to produce jewellery tied to the film.