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England. After the death of St. Francis, the custom
of having a crib spread throughout Europe. The crib in the house also
became popular by the 17th century owing much of its popularity to
the enthusiasm of the Franciscans. In England, the symbol of the crib
was taken further in the baking of a Christmas mince pie in an oblong
shape as a cradle for the image of the infant Jesus. Every parish
church has its Nativity Scene inside and some have larger ones on
the outside. The crib scene in the home it is not only a reminder
of the first Christmas, it is also a link with all other Christians
who have celebrated the joy of the birth of Christ through the ages.
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