The Nativity Scene has its origins with St. Francis. Francis introduced the idea of the creche in Greccio in the year 1223. So, this is very much a Franciscan tradition.
Note: There is a group, here in North America, called the Friends of the Creche. They are dedicated to furthering the tradition of the creche. Friends of the Creche is a nonsectarian, nonpolitical, and nonprofit organization for those who collect, exhibit, study, create, or simply treasure Christmas Nativity scenes.
Check out their website at: http://friendsofthecreche.org/index.html
You might also want to check out this blog Alexis Blog: Crechemania and Paper Model Kiosk
In Toronto there will be a display of nativity scenes at St. James Cathedral, 65 Church St. , sponsored by the Friends of the Creche.
This is called " Creches from Across the World Annual Exhibit"
Dates are Dec 12-14, 16, 19-21, 23, 27-28, 30; Jan 3,4,6.
This is called " Creches from Across the World Annual Exhibit"
Dates are Dec 12-14, 16, 19-21, 23, 27-28, 30; Jan 3,4,6.
Group tours can be arranged by appointment by calling Nancy Mallett at 416-364-7865, ext 233. Archives@stjamescathedral.on.ca
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