Christelijke geschiedenis: Wat zijn de heilige symbolen van Kerstmis en wat betekenen ze?

What are the most important religious symbols of Christmas? The nativity scene, or crèche, holds a place of special importance, as it vividly depicts the humble circumstances of Christ’s birth(Prćić, 2023). This tradition, begun by St. Francis of Assisi in 1223, allows us to contemplate the great miracle of God becoming man(Prideaux & Glover, 2015, pp. 955–970). The figures of Mary, Joseph, and the infant Jesus remind us of the Holy Family’s faith and perseverance. The star symbolizes the divine…