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In pictures: Floating nativity brings Christmas to Venice lagoon

Painted by a local greengrocer, the figures have been planted on wooden stakes

Published: December 19, 2020 13:03 Reuters and compiled by Balaram Menon, Senior Web Editor

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Copy of 2020-12-16T081649Z_479586650_RC28OK9A3P5C_RTRMADP_3_CHRISTMAS-SEASON-ITALY-1608367441979 — A group of 60 plywood nativity figures floats in an open stretch of water in Venice's lagoon, with a church as a festive backdrop. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-16T082114Z_2098543621_RC28OK96G0V0_RTRMADP_3_CHRISTMAS-SEASON-ITALY-1608367472502 — Painted by local greengrocer Francesco Orazio, the figures have been planted on wooden stakes. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-16T082114Z_2098913551_RC28OK94AH4T_RTRMADP_3_CHRISTMAS-SEASON-ITALY-1608367468657 — Their feet emerging for just a couple of hours a day when the tide ebbs, Joseph, Mary, the ox and the donkey surround Baby Jesus under a hut, as a wise king approaches. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-16T081612Z_295484763_RC28OK9WX4FX_RTRMADP_3_CHRISTMAS-SEASON-ITALY-1608367449328 — Shepherds, animals and other characters can be seen nearby as small boats sail a short distance away. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-16T081613Z_920609834_RC28OK9V3FUG_RTRMADP_3_CHRISTMAS-SEASON-ITALY-1608367445808 — A nativity scene display designed by local greengrocer Francesco Orazio is seen over the water surface of Venice's lagoon by Burano island, ahead of Christmas. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-16T081113Z_1549865331_RC28OK9NEAPT_RTRMADP_3_CHRISTMAS-SEASON-ITALY-1608367457646 — The nativity scene display designed by local greengrocer Francesco Orazio is seen over the water surface of Venice's lagoon by Burano island. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-16T082115Z_1882256546_RC28OK9E1B4L_RTRMADP_3_CHRISTMAS-SEASON-ITALY-1608367461316 — Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-16T081116Z_1216238514_RC28OK9ZN6AS_RTRMADP_3_CHRISTMAS-SEASON-ITALY-1608367453243 — Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-16T082113Z_675510913_RC28OK9V6E39_RTRMADP_3_CHRISTMAS-SEASON-ITALY-1608367438023 — Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 2020-12-16T082114Z_514547251_RC28OK94IY3K_RTRMADP_3_CHRISTMAS-SEASON-ITALY-1608367465093 — Image Credit: REUTERS

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