The Gifts of the Manger: Unwrapping the True Meaning of Christmas

Send us a text Welcome back, friends! I"m Patricia Holbrook, your host of God-sized Stories, and I"m thrilled to share a special Christmas episode with you today. 🎄 As the sights and sounds of the season surround us with twinkling lights and joyful melodies, let"s take a moment to reflect on the profound story at the heart of Christmas—the nativity scene. In today"s episode, we"ll journey back to 1223 when Saint Francis of Assisi set up the very first nativity scene. We"ll explore the history and evolution of these cherished displays and delve into the deeper meanings behind each figure, especially the wise men and their symbolic gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. As we gather around our own manger scenes, whether at home or in our towns, we"ll uncover the timeless message they hold—a story of hope, love, and redemption. Join me and let this visual reminder of the greatest gift ever given bring joy and peace to your heart this Christmas season. Merry Christmas, my friends! 🎄✨ Tune in now we celebrate the true reason for this glorious season. 🎙️🌟 #GodSizedStories #ChristmasEpisode #NativityScene #SaintFrancis #TrueMeaningOfChristmas #Podcast #HopeLoveRedemption #PatriciaHolbrook Support the show Click on the link above to support us and help keep this show going! Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube