Nativity Scene Sets
The Nativity Creche, or otherwise known as a manger, stable, or crib, is a depiction of the birth of Christ. Depending on your country of origin, the creche could have any of those names, but they all have one meaning. The Nativity Scene can be either two or three dimensional. The Nativity Scene usually consists of a manger, the Holy Family, an ox, a sheep, and donkey. The three Wise Men, shepherds, and angels can also be added. It depends on which time frame you are trying to depict with your scene. Catholics and Protestants put these scenes up in their churches, homes, and parks. In many homes and churches, the baby Jesus is often left out until Christmas day, representing the fact that He has not been born yet.

Origins of the Nativity
St. Francis of Assisi is said to have introduced the world to the three-dimensional Nativity Scene after a trip to Egypt and Acre in 1220. He was said to have used live humans and animals in his set. The idea of the scene soon spread to Germany in the 1600s.

Nativity Traditions
In various countries, there are many different traditions when making and putting up Nativity Scene Sets. In Spain, there are monumental indoor nativities that are put up. They use thousands of kilos of sand, stones and cork, as well as lights, music, water streams, and automatons to create these work of art. In Mexico and other central American countries, they put their scenes up on December 16. In Colombia, it is December 8, known as Candles Day, in English. No matter what time you put up your nativity creche, it will always be a reminder of why we celebrate Christmas. View our Christmas Decorations Ideas. For more information, select this phrase History of the Nativity Scene.

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