2023-11-23 19:57:04
In Saint Peter’s Square, the Christmas tree and manger are being prepared for Christmas. A tree from the Cuoneo region in northern Italy and a haystack from the Rieti region have been brought to Vatican Square for Christmas 2023.
Monsignor Joji Vadakara, Vatican News
Unlike in previous years, the Christmas tree brought to the Vatican as part of the Christmas decorations this time will not be destroyed after the celebrations, but will be sent to a company to be turned into toys for children, Alberto Chirio, the president of the Pio Monte region, said. These toys will be distributed to children under the leadership of Caritas organization.
A 28-meter-tall fir tree brought from the Maira Valley in the Macra Taluk of the Cuneo region of Northern Italy has been brought to the Vatican for Christmas this time. The tree weighs about 65 quintals and is 56 years old. The tree that was decided to be cut was brought to the Vatican on the instructions of the fire department under the municipality of Pie Monte. The tree will have lights and decorations to give the impression of snowfall.
The inauguration of the Christmas manger and the lighting of the Christmas tree, which will be brought from the region of Rieti, will be performed by the President of the Vatican Governorate, Cardinal Fernando Varghese Alasaga, on Saturday, December 9, at 5:00 p.m. That morning, Pope Francis will allow delegations from Rieti and Macra regions to meet at the Vatican as usual.
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