These presepi, as manger scenes are called, originated just a little north of Rome in Assisi by Saint Francis. That was 800 years ago. He was a master at teaching Bible lessons with clever props, and a manger scene helped people relate to the Christmas message more vividly. Ever since then, the Baby Jesus has been shown on his humble birthday and in his humble setting, in local scenes that have not a hint of Jerusalem: an Italian setting for Italian viewers (or an Arctic scene for Eskimos) to connect more intimately with the story of the Nativity. More info about travel to Rome: [ Ссылка ] #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #christmas
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Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.
