Having a crib for Christmas is a very old tradition. It is said that it has been invented in the 13th century in Italy. But in France we like to consider that the crèche was definitely born just after the French Revolution.
In France, it was born in Provence, a region of southeastern France. But it rapidly became a real French tradition. Every little character is produced from an original mould. Then, it’s dried, and finally it’s painted with bright colours.
So, it is now a tradition for French people to have, next to the Christmas Tree, a little Nativity scene.
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