Item # 54564
According to tradition, Italy was the birthplace of the nativity scene. In 1223, St. Francis of Assisi first created a living nativity scene using local farmers and animals in a stable setting. St. Francis wanted to show ordinary people that Jesus was just like them. The entire village was involved was involved in this celebration, which was repeated year after year.Soon this celebration spread throughout Italy, and inspired the custom has grown to be the center of the Italian Christmas celebration. Traditionally, scenes include characters beyond the core adorned in accessories and clothing to illustrate their role in village life.
Today, the fourth generation of the Fontanini family brings you the time-honored Italian Tradition
