13 reactions | VATICAN CHRISTMAS: The Vatican illuminated this year's Christmas tree and unveiled the nativity scene for the holiday season on Saturday (12/7). The 95-foot-tall red spruce hails from a forest in Trento, Italy. The nativity scene also features a traditional reed hut used by lagoon fishermen set in an environment from the early 20th century. | CBS Newspath | Facebook

40K views · 3.6K reactions | Each year, the Vatican accepts a Christmas tree donated by a different European country or region. This year’s tree comes from the Italian region of Abruzzo. The tradition of placing a Christmas tree in St. Peter's Square started in 1982 under Pope John Paul II. | Vatican News | Facebook