 
The 24 December 1223 was born in Greccio the Nativity scene, by the will of Saint Francis of Assisi: It was the first historical representation of the Nativity of Jesus. This event was the representation of the Nativity scene, tradition that has lasted until today. Francis felt strongly the need to visit the "sacred" places of the Holy Land, Jerusalem between all. Actually, This need lies in the European interest of reappropriation of those territories who told the story of Christian origins, before the old and then in the new testament. In those years, among the 1217 and the 1220 took the fifth crusade, convened by Pope Honorius III involving many European armies and had as its Palestine. However, because of internal strife between the Crusaders, the campaign proved a failure and the capture of Jerusalem was only an unfulfilled dream. The 13th century is located in the medieval age, in an era that saw the rise of mendicant movements, including Franciscans and Dominicans, the so-called "third order"; they stand between the clerical order and the monastic order, carrying around Europe ideals of poverty and mendicancy, required for a true Christian life. In this rut stands above all the task of the "poor man of Assisi". One of the most impressive and effective ways for these bearers of ideals was not only to preach in European markets, but to represent through images what was Christianity. What better way then to depict the Nativity of Jesus, to live again "live" the foundational event of Christianity.
The Staff of Coffee and History takes this opportunity to extend to you all our best wishes for happy holidays!
Roberto
