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In 1223 Saint Francis of Assisi decided to celebrate Christmas Mass in a small village where he had his monastery; he took a manger and filled it with hay and animals. A crowd of people from all over the neighbouring countryside came to see the manger.
With time, the figures were replaced first by statues in actual size; then by smaller ones; other figures were introduced as well: shepherds, angels, the Wise Men. This tradition was soon everywhere in Europe.
Displaying a crib in our homes at Christmas is a reminder to us about the true meaning of Christmas. It also helps us to pass on the faith to our family and friends.
The children in P3 worked very hard to create their own clay cribs for Christmas. We hope you enjoy all of their wonderful creations under Bethlehem skies!
