This article was translated from our Spanish edition using AI technologies. Errors may exist due to this process. By Marissa Sánchez Depositphotos.com Why? The idea of remembering the birth of Jesus in a stable during the Christmas holidays dates back to the 13th century, its inspiration being Saint Francis of Assisi himself. It was he who, on his trip to Bethlehem, in the year 1220, was amazed by the way in which Christmas was celebrated there. Then, when he returned to Italy, he asked Pope Honorius III for permission to represent the birth of Jesus with a living manger. The representation spread through Italy first and then throughout the Christian…