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Nativity scenes exhibited
The first written evidence of the Nativity scene dates back to the Gospel; Matthew and Luke speak of it. Saint Francis was the first to make a live one, in the shape of a sacred representation. The first artists to depict a Nativity scene was Arnolfo di Cambio in 1285 (...)
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The Festival of S. Elpidio
Numerous religious festivals take place throughout the year in Italy. The municipality of S.Arpino celebrates S. Elpidio Vescovo, Protector Saint whose vulgarised name gives the name to the town, in May and July. (...)
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Madonna del Pollino
Every year, the first Thursday, Friday and Saturday of July, thousands of peregrines camp to take part in the traditional festival of the Madonna del Pollino, which has its climax near the simple three-nave sanctuary which stands at 1537 metres of altitude, near the slopes of Mount Pollino in the valley of the Frido river (...)
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