The Nativity Scene of St. Francis Reminds Us That the Word Became Flesh — and Food — at Christmas

Daniel Ibáñez
The 2023 Nativity scene includes depictions of St. Francis and his friars.

The 800th anniversary of the Nativity scene, one of the most beloved Christmas traditions, and the truth that attracts even those who know nothing of the Incarnation or the Eucharist…