The Nativity scene and Christmas tree were lit up in St. Peter's Square to the sounds of the traditional Italian Christmas song, "Tu scendi dalle stelle" (You come down from the stars).

The Nativity scene and Christmas tree were lit up in St. Peter's Square to the sounds of the traditional Italian Christmas song, "Tu scendi dalle stelle" (You come down from the stars).https://t.co/liPjiDdySN pic.twitter.com/92ljXAZnyH

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