St. Francis of Assisi created the first presepe (nativity scene) in 1223 in Greccio, Italy, to make the story more accessible to the public.
Shepherds were the first to be told of the birth by angels, signifying that the message was for common people. Il primo Natale
Stargazers from the East followed a celestial phenomenon (the Star of Bethlehem) to bring symbolic gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. 2. The Historical Origin: The First "Official" Christmas Il primo Natale