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In which year, St Francis asked a friend to help him bringing to life the memory of Jesus?
1223
Who asked a friend to help him bringing to life the memory of Jesus?
St Francis
What did people from Greccio brought on December 25 to light up the holy night?
Flowers and torches
What animals were present in the scene?
An ox and a donkey.
What does the nativity scene remind us?
Of God’s tender love when he lowered himself to take up out littleness.
What has our Lord given us in Jesus?
A Brother who forgives us and freees us from our sins.
What do the angels and the guiding star mean?
They are a sign that we too are called to set out for the ave and to worship the Lord.
Who were the first to see what was essential (the gift of salvation)?
The sheperds.
What does the presence of the lowly remind us?
That God became man for the sake of those who feel most in need of this love.
What does Mary make us reflect on? The great mystery when God knocked on the door of her immaculate heart, and when she responded in complete obedience.
The great mystery when God knocked on the door of her immaculate heart, and when she responded in complete obedience.
When did the story of decorating a Christmas tree first start?
in the 16th. Century.
Where did the tradition start?
In Germany
Where was St. Boniface sent as a missionary?
He was sent to England.
What did St. Boniface do to stop the sacrifice?
He chopped down the oak tree.
Who started to decorate living fir trees in the middle ages?
The Churches
What did churches use to decorate trees?
apples
