One of the fundamental elements of Christmas is cribwhich is placed next to the tree every day December 8th. This representation symbolizes the place where Jesus was born and its assembly is essential for Christmas Eve as it includes concrete numbers The Recreate the scene.
Although a manger is the container in which animals eat, the term takes on a different meaning at Christmas time. special meaning. According to Christian belief, this is what the nativity scene is Place where Jesus, the Son of God, was born.
The Gospels of Matthew and Luke They are the only two who narrate the event Birth of Christ. It is known that Jesus was born in the city crib. Your parents, Mary and Josephthey had arrived from Nazareth. According to the Gospel of Luke, Joseph brought his wife to Bethlehem shortly before she gave birth due to a census he ordered Augustus Caesar. The couple had no place to stay, which is why the baby Jesus was born in poor conditions and was placed in a manger.
The tradition of the nativity scene dates back to the 13th century, when Saint Francis of Assisi made the first one possible “Crib”. This name comes from the birthplace of Jesus, as shown in the Gospels of Saint Matthew and Luke. The first Christmas celebration took place in 1223, at which the founder of the Franciscan order displayed the nativity scene. The year 2023 will mark the 800th anniversary of the premiere.
According to the Catholic Information Agency (ACI), the depiction of the nativity scene was carried out with people from the city and in a real way. The activity has been named criba French term meaning “cradle”. The term is later transferred to Representationsboth large and small that can be seen today.
The crib must consist of concrete numbers which have a special symbolism within the Christian tradition. These elements are:
There are several key factors to the arrangement and decoration of the nativity scene, from the location to the placement of the figures. First of all, you must Stand near the tree of Christmas. It must be visible for gifts on Christmas Eve and Epiphany.
The crib must be the same size medium. This prevents the view of the Christmas tree from being blocked. The figures must match the dimensions of the wooden house so as not to overshadow the same element.
For him Crib floor There are several alternatives. Some people use artificial or natural grass. Another possibility is the shavings used to store fruit in grocery store drawers. The use of sand makes the desert landscape of the city of Bethlehem more realistic. He House material The crib can be made of wood or plastic. You can even assemble one by hand for a more original version of the scene.
When it comes to putting that FiguresEach character’s position is respected to place them in the crib. The image of the baby Jesus should be placed in the center of the scene. On the sides are his parents, María and José. The Three Wise Men stand a little further away and look at the newborn. The animals and the other figures are arranged in a third line.
They can be provided lights over the ceiling of the manger along with the garlands that decorate it. Additionally, many people highlight a light that represents the Star of Bethlehem. The Magi are placed closer to the baby Jesus on January 6th. It is strongly discouraged to light candles to avoid fires.
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