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The cribs not to be missed in Italy

By: Monica Auteri

Christmas is around the corner and as tradition has it in every city different nativity scenes are set up every year, both classic and unique, as well as the living ones thanks to which the Christmas atmosphere is recreated allowing for a deep dive into the past. Let us see what are the 5 nativity scenes absolutely worth seeing in Italy!

Before discovering what are the nativity scenes absolutely worth seeing in Italy, who should mention the origin of the word presepe. The word comes from the latin “praesepe” which literally means manger: the small bed where Jesus was born according to the Christian tradition gives the name to the entire setting that every year is exhibited traditionally in almost every Italian home. 

Source: https://italian-traditions.com

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