A nativity scene will be installed in Melbourne’s CBD this Christmas, after an absence of several years. Source: Herald Sun.
Several years ago, the City of Melbourne stopped putting the nativity scene out for public display as part of its Christmas celebrations.
The council has faced accusations for years that the reason the nativity scene was removed was because it was not viewed as inclusive for people of other religions by the woke leadership at the Town Hall.
It is expected to be located at Federation Square from next Sunday as part of an expanded program of Christmas decorations across the city. Christmas carolling will also take place every week at City Square.
Melbourne Deputy Lord Mayor Roshena Campbell said she was proud to help bring back the nativity scene to the city’s Christmas celebrations.
“I am thrilled we are bringing the nativity scene back to the city so everyone can share in the Christmas story,” she said.
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli said he was “thrilled” that a nativity scene would be part of the City of Melbourne’s Christmas celebrations once again.
“Nativity scenes have been a traditional part of Christmas celebrations for Christians the world over for hundreds of years,” he said.
“The image of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus speaks to us of hope, joy and peace — a message as important in the world now as ever.
“The humble circumstance of Jesus’s birth reminds us of the needs of those on the margins and calls us to go out to them.
“I pray that all those who visit the nativity scene will experience the peace and joy of the Christ child.”
Lord Mayor Nick Reece said Christmas was a very special time of year and Melburnians could celebrate in the traditional way this year.
“While Christmas is a festival for everyone, we recognise its Christian roots. After an absence of seven years the nativity scene will return to Melbourne’s civic heart.”
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Council reverses ‘woke’ nativity scene removal, baby Jesus returns to Melbourne city for Christmas (Anthony Templeton, Herald Sun)
