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Photos: Eleanor Bailey/The Almanac

On Dec. 25, Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The event has been depicted by Nativity scenes since St. Francis of Assisi created the first display in 1223. This House of Fontanini exhibit, featuring 20 figurines, can be viewed through Jan. 8 at St. Valentine’s Church in Bethel Park.

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An ornament of the Nativity on a decorated Christmas tree at St. Germaine Church.

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St. Germaine Church in Bethel Park features an outdoor presentation of the Nativity.

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By Eleanor Bailey/The Almanac

The Nativity display at St. Valentine Church in Bethel Park features 20 figurines, including the traditional donkey and ox.

On Dec. 25, Christians around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The event has been depicted by Nativity scenes since St. Francis of Assisi created the first display in 1223. This House of Fontanini exhibit, featuring 20 figurines, can be viewed through Jan. 8 at St. Valentine’s Church in Bethel Park.

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