Who introduced the nativity scene into Christmas?

Answer 1

In Slovakia, nativity scenes first appeared in early medieval times, but their history goes back much further. The first known depiction of the miracle birth was by St Francis of Assisi (1182-1226), using live animals, three years before he died. The custom then spread across Europe. Mangers were built in churches and monasteries, later becoming part of medieval church activities, where local believers re-enacted the birth of their Lord. The next step in the development of nativity scenes was in the late-Gothic period. Wing-altars with the central theme of Jesus' birth or the Adoration of the Magi were built. The Baroque period saw the introduction of large nativity scenes - engrossing depictions with many life-size figures. Gradually people wanted to have a nativity scene in their home, which meant smaller ones started to appear. Craftsmen, amateur artists, partly trained woodcarvers, self-taught peasants, and miners created these folk works. Nativity scenes started to appear in Slovak churches and monasteries in early medieval times. The most famous of these is the 16th century work by Master Pavol of Levoča. At the end of the 18th century, the authorities of the monarchy ordered the removal of the depiction of the holy scene from churches. However, rather than wiping them out, this just encouraged craftsmen to build them secretly, causing a boom that lasted into the first decades of the 20th century. The Slovak nativity scenes were mainly made of wood, sometimes paper. They varied a lot. The most beautiful and largest are from Central Slovakia, from the towns of Bansk

Answer 2

In the year 1223 Saint Francis of Assisi arranged the first Nativity scene on Christmas Eve near the town of Greccio, Italy. It was a living Nativity with actual people and animals. Read more about this by clicking on this link.

Answer 3

st. Francis of Assisi in 1223, it was a living one, but still a nativity scene...

Answer 4

I'm pretty sure the cause of that was Jesus.

Answer 5

st nicholas