A taste of Bethlehem in Spain

PUBLISHED: December 24, 2012 at 1:47 pm • LAST EDITED: December 24, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Andalucia, Lead2, Photo • 1 Comments

• JIMERA DE LIBAR BELEN: Photographs by Karl Smallman

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THE Belen (live nativity scene) is a common tradition throughout Andalucia during the festive season with locals bringing a taste of Bethlehem to Spain.

These scenes were captured by photographer Karl Smallman in his local village of Jimera de Libar.

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December 25th, 2012 8:28 am

I wonder how many people remember that the participants were Jewish ?

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