The nativity scene is like a living gospel rising out of the scripture . Contemplating the Christmas story we are invited to set out on a journey , drawn by the humility of God who chose to be one like us. Apostolic Letter Admirable Signum of the Holy Father Francis on the meaning and importance of the nativity scene.

APOSTOLIC LETTER ADMIRABLE SIGNUM OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON THE MEANING AND IMPORTANCE OF THE NATIVITY SCENE.

The enchanting image of the Christmas crèche, so dear to the Christian people, never cease to arouse amazement and wonder. The depiction of Jesus’ birth is itself a simple and joyful proclamation of the mystery of the Incarnation of the Son of God. The nativity scene Scripture. As we contemplate the Christmas Story, we are invited to set out on a spiritual journey, drawn by the humility of the God who became man in order to encounter every man and woman. We come to realise that so great is his love for us that he became one of us, so that we in turn might become one with him. With this letter, I wish to encourage the beautiful family tradition of preparing the nativity scene in the days before Christmas, but also the custom of setting it up in the workplace, in schools, hospitals, prisons and town squares. Great imagination and creativity is always shown in employing the most diverse materials to create small masterpieces of beauty. As children, we learn from our parents and grandparents to carry on this joyful tradition, which encapsulates a wealth of popular piety. It is my hope that this custom will never be lost and that, wherever it has fallen into disuse, it can be rediscovered and revived.