The Nativity, a photo from Illinois, Midwest

Photographer's Note

This is part of a very large, 10ft by 8ft or so, carved nativity scene from Italy. If i remember correctly the figures are about 6 inches tall. It was common for households to have elaborate Nativity scenes in Italy, maybe it still is--anyone from Italy have the answer?. This one is preserved at St. John Cantius Church in Chicago. The detail is amazing. I'll be posting a zoom in on Mary, Joseph and Jesus tomorrow good Lord willing.

I wish all of you a healthy, happy, and Holy Christmas and New Year!

sorry i lost the exif data.

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oriolm (1142) 2006-12-24 13:27

Of course Italy is full of Nativity scenes (at home, in the churches, business, offices...), as many other european countries! Merry Christmas!

garydenni (179) 2007-01-11 1:12 [Comment]

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Photo Information

Copyright: tom trinko (trinko) (2950)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2001-05-00
Categories: Festivals
Camera: Olympus E-10
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Chicago, Churches, Christmas Nativities outside Europe [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-12-24 10:58