Dec. 4 – At the Nights of Columbus Museum in New Haven, the Neapolitan nativity scene from the Bottega d’Arte Cantone and Costabile Naples opened the exhibition “Merry Christmas: Creches of Italy Christmas exhibition,” held by Cantone with a monumental nativity scene, three settings, over 100 pastors and more than 40 animals made with the 17th century techniques. the head, hands and feet are made of clay, glass eyes, and the body is made of wire and straw, while clothing is made of real fabric. The Museum director, Kathryn Cogan, with curator Bethany Sheffer and services officer Jess Mallory, emphasized the importance of being able to present Italian nativity scenes, representing the birth of baby Jesus, the ultimate symbol of salvation. The crib was set up in New Haven, Connecticut and New England where there are many Italians and Italian-Americans.
