Dec 15, 2022 - World
How Indigenous, Spanish and African influences shape nativity scenes in Latin America
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A locally made nativity scene displayed in a gift shop in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. Photo: Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images
Indigenous, Spanish, and African influences shape the many nativity scenes that can be found during the holidays in Latin America and in the U.S.
Through the lens: These photos show how Latinos use their multicultural, multiracial experiences to reinterpret the birth of Jesus using the resources available.
