Prepare the Way of the Lord

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During the Advent and Christmas seasons, crèches are often found in front of churches and inside homes, whether they are set up under the Christmas tree, on the family mantle or in another place of honor. Each crèche, or Nativity scene, is unique in its own way—although all revolve around the Holy Family. Some include the Three Wise Men, shepherds, animals, angels and hay; some are ornate while others are simple in design.

The crèches here are part of a huge display of more than 200 from around the world mounted by the Focolare Movement at their headquarters at Mariapolis Luminosa in Hyde Park.