Category: nativity scenes

The First Creche: Arnolfo di Cambio’s Nativity

December 25, 2022
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Nativity scenes reign supreme as the most charming image of Christmas. An assortment of figures from splendid kings to simple shepherds with a few animals—exotic or domestic—gather around a newborn child: What’s not to love? In Italy, families vie for the most elaborate arrangements, replete with running water and working lights. The unveiling of the…

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Council in Australia Bans Holding Traditional Christmas Event on Coucil Land

November 16, 2022
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A local council in Sydney decided against restarting its blessing of the crib event and displaying a nativity scene on council property for Christmas celebrations to the dismay of many residents. The Mosman Municipal Council in Northern Sydney confirmed it would no longer display the nativity scene in the foyer of the Mosman Council Chambers….

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Australian Local Council Bans Traditional Christmas Nativity Event on Its Premises

November 16, 2022
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A local council in Sydney has decided against restarting hosting a blessing of the crib event and nativity scene on its premises to the dismay of many residents. The Mosman Municipal Council in the North Sydney area confirmed it would no longer display the nativity scene in the foyer of the council chambers. The scene…

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