Theme: Christmas
The nativity scene
Alice was playing in the living room when Ms. Lucia
entered with a box in her hands and a smile on her face.
- Daughter, come and see what mom bought to decorate our
house! - she said, excitedly.
- Yay, I want to see it, but first I want to guess what
it is! Give me a tip mom! - asked Alice.
- It’s a Christmas ornament! And it is made up of
several pieces - said Ms. Lucia.
- I know it! It’s another Christmas tree - said the
girl.
- No dear! We don't need two trees. It's something
different from all the other decorations we have. I
don't think you know it yet.
- Oh, then you can show me, because I’m already curious
- said Alice.
Ms. Lucia opened the box, took out some pieces and
showed them to her daughter. They were small figurines
of people in various positions. She also had a little
baby and some animals.
- Look, Alice, this is a representation of Mary, the
mother of Jesus - said Ms. Lucia, showing a statuette of
a woman, with a beautiful face and loving eyes.
Ms. Lucia explained that they would set up a nativity
scene on the living room table.
Carefully, she showed her daughter how each character
should be positioned.
First, they placed the manger with the baby Jesus in the
center. Then, on each side of the boy, his parents,
Mary, and Joseph. Behind him, the larger animals, such
as the horse and the ox. The sheep were in front. The
three wise men stood diagonally, and all faced the baby
Jesus.
Ms. Lucia also adjusted the setting that imitated the
stable and the star of Bethlehem above it.
- Okay, we’re done! Do you see how beautiful it is,
daughter?
- Yes, it is, mom!
- And more beautiful is what it means: the birth of
Jesus! - said Ms. Lucia.
- That’s true! Grandma told me the story. Jesus was born
in a stable, among the animals, and was placed in the
manger, which was a type of trough where the animals
ate. Mary had to give birth there, as she and Joseph
were not in the city where they lived and were unable to
find any inn to spend the night.
- That's right, darling! And do you also know what we
celebrate on Christmas Day?
- Yes I know! It is the birth of Jesus. Oh, I understand
- said Alice, thoughtfully - that's why we're setting up
the nativity scene now at Christmas time, right, Mom?
- Exactly, daughter! Christmas is a delightful
celebration where we gather as a family, eat together,
exchange gifts, decorate the house and the city with
lights and colorful balls. But the most important thing
is to remember Jesus and his message of love.
- I liked it - said Alice with a smile. - You had a good
idea, Mom.
- In fact, the idea was not mine, but of Francis of
Assisi, who created, back in Italy, where he lived, the
first nativity scene in history. That was a long time
ago, but it was such a good idea that people still
repeat it today.
- And this year we’re going to spend Christmas with our
nativity scene, too! - said the girl, with joy.
Ms. Lucia and Alice have just finished arranging some
details. With all the decorations in place, the house
was beautiful and prepared for the great celebration of
the birth of Jesus.
And that year, they and the whole family had a very
happy Christmas.
Translation:
Larissa Martine - larissa_am@hotmail.com
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