Christmas Tree arrives in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican

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WATCH: This giant Christmas tree went up in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Tuesday.

Source: CBS News on Twitter, 25/11/2021

 

The tradition of placing a Christmas tree as well as the life-size Nativity scene in Saint Peter’s Square (Vatican) started in 1982 during the pontificate of Pope John Paul II, when the Polish-born Pope introduced the northern European symbol of Christmas spirit.

This year’s red fir (Picea abies)  Christmas tree  comes from the Paganella area of the Dolomite mountains on the Italian border with Austria.

It arrived in the Vatican accompanied by certification it was harvested according to a sustainable forestry project . It was chosen in line with the Vatican’s policies for sustainability and respect for the environment.

 It also came complete with handmade wooden Christmas decorations.

After being unveiled, the tree will be on show for pilgrims and tourists at the  St. Peter’s Square  until  9 January, 2022.

 

Last Updated on 25.11.2021 by iskova