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Some nativity scenes are more elaborate than others, for example, the one made
by Dulce Estrella Caballero López. This nativity includes an electric train that goes
around the whole nativity scene, a real bird’s nest, grain-fields with real dirt, Canaries
that make the environment happy with their trills, and an infinity of details that make it
very special. Dulce spends many days putting and removing the nativity scene. The
electric installation is done by her son, Arcadio, who includes so many details, such as a
small bulb in each house so that it makes it illuminate. The moss, the sound and the dirt
are brought by Arcadio father from the pine grove and the surrounding areas. This is all a
family work of art that marks the beginning and the end of Christmas time for this family.
Angel Varona and Genara Madrid with their grandson Arcadio, showing the nativity scene to
their nephew Carlos, who came from San Sebastián to see it. 1989
Photo provided by Carlos Varona.
Maybe the most beautiful nativity scene that Ciadoncha has had is one that was
made with houses and figurines that the town women learned to make in a special class.
This nativity scene had a river with real water that ran through it and such marvelous
details that it became the tourist attraction for that year. Many people came from
neighboring towns and from the outside to see it. It was a large satisfaction for the town
women to be able to exhibit their work in this sway (Video provided by Orencio Pérez
Cascajar).
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