The most beautiful cribs in the city

Exceed the 3000 partecipants “Capannucce in città”, the tenth edition of the event to reward all children and young people who build or help to make at home, in the parish or school, the crib, “the true meaning of Christmas.”

Many children have accepted the invitation of the Archbishop of Florence, Monsignor Giuseppe Betori that, in a letter to them and signed with a simple “Joseph, your bishop,” inviting them some weeks ago with the goal to return to the center of the festivities: the birth of baby Jesus.

The award for the most beautiful crib will be Thursday January 5 at 4 pm to the church of San Gaetano (Via Tornabuoni-piazza Antinori). Even Pope Benedict XVI has given his blessing to the initiative.

During the awards ceremony there will be a performance by the Children’s Choir Small Pomegranate with Christmas carols. The event is funded by Ente Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze.