Nativity scenes are very traditional Christmas decorations depicting the birth of Jesus Christ.
It is set up before Christmas, traditionally on December 8th, according to the celebration of the Conception and stays up until February 2nd, the day of Candlemas.
El nacimiento es una decoración importante durante las fiestas de invierno.
The nativity scene is an important decoration during winter holidays.
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