Each year children and adults alike gather in sanctuaries, community centers, schools, and parks to portray that first Christmas nativity.
Some are extravagant displays with live animals, beautiful costumes, and professionally designed sets.
Others are simple representations with children dressed in bathrobes and a borrowed doll from the nursery to play baby Jesus.
But the story is the same.
A tiny baby has changed the world.
If the manger only has meaning during our holiday celebration.