A traditional nativity scene recreating the birth of Jesus has opened in St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. report this. Next to the nativity scene, lights were lit on a 25-meter high tree, which has become the main tree in the Vatican and Rome due to the lack of trees in Venice Square, where metro construction is underway. This year, the giant nativity scene, including life-sized figures of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, shepherds and wise men, comes from the southern Campania region, from the parish of Nocera Inferiore – Sarno, where they follow the classic tradition of the Neapolitan presepe (nativity scene). In the hand of one of the characters is a sign with the Latin inscription “Spes non confundit” (“Hope does not give up”). The tradition of erecting a Nativity scene in St. Peter's Square was introduced by Pope John Paul II in 1982. Catholics, Protestants and Anglicans celebrate Christmas on December 25. Additionally, this day is celebrated by 10 of the world's 15 local Orthodox churches – which use the new Julian calendar, which coincides with the Gregorian calendar until the year 2800.
