Nativity thrives on Naples streetpublished Fri, Nov 20 2009 08:24 GMT
NAPLES - It’s Christmas every day on Via San Gregorio Armeno in the heart of the city’s historic center. Although the tradition of Nativity scenes dates to the 13th century, Neapolitan artisans of the 18th century elevated the form to dramatic tableaus populated with saints, angels, animals, and figurines representing the trades. In the process, they launched a cottage industry ...
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