The tradition continues. This is the extravagant pinetree placed in St. Peter's Square this year.
It was brought from northern Italy, specifically, from Vicenza. It is about 85 feet tall.
HUGO
Tourist
“It's truly incredible. This is my first time here, and it is very beautiful. It's very striking and expressive, and it commemorates something important to all of us.”
Forty pinetrees will be planted in the forest from where this tree was taken to make up for the severe damages caused by the storms in 2018.
Next to the impressive tree, a Nativity scene will be set up. It will be made of wood recovered from the intense storm that hit the Trentino region.
The Nativity scene and the tree are both placed in St. Peter's Square to remember Jesus' birth, for many, the happiest time of year.
ANA
Tourist
“I have grandkids, and I was tired of putting up the big tree. So I switched to a small one, but now I've gone back to having a big one. I set up the Nativity scene. I have some beautiful Spanish figurines, and each year I add more to show my my grandkids. It's history.”
Starting the evening of Dec. 5, this Christmas tree will be lit up with thousands of lights. It can be enjoyed until Jan. 12, 2020.
Daniel Díaz Vizzi
Translation: Claudia Torres
