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Christmas tree, Nativity scene lit up in St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City

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This footage was filmed and produced 11 December 2020.
A few hundred people gathered for the annual lighting of the traditional Nativity scene and the Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.
Most visitors were not allowed inside due to COVID-19 restrictions. Earlier in the week, Pope Francis offered a message of hope during "this difficult period".
The ceramic Nativity scene was donated to by the town of Castelli in central Italy. The 28-metre-high red spruce was donated by Slovenia.
The 54 artistic ceramic statues composing the nativity scene were created by the Art Institute of Castelli's teachers and students between 1965 and 1975.
It is a tradition for Pope Francis to visit the scene on New Year's Eve, but it's unclear if he will visit this year, due to the pandemic restrictions.

Location: 00120, Vatican City

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