Australia NewsAustralian Local Council Bans Traditional Christmas Nativity Event on Its Premises00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintA Greccio citizen, dressed as St. Francis performs in a reconstruction of the first Jesus nativity made of the Italian saint on the year 1223 in the Italy's center village on Dec. 24, 2007. Paolo Tosti/AFP via Getty ImagesRebecca Zhu11/16/2022|Updated: 11/16/20220:00X 1A local council in Sydney has decided against hosting a blessing of the crib event and nativity scene on its premises to the dismay of many residents.The Mosman Municipal Council in the North Sydney area confirmed it would no longer display the nativity scene in the foyer of the council chambers.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentRebecca ZhuAuthorRebecca Zhu is based in Sydney. She focuses on Australian national affairs.Author’s Selected ArticlesEnergy Giant Fined $14 Million for Failing to Let Customers Know About Cheaper DealsSep 26, 2024WEF Calls for ‘Green Bond’ Push in Asia to Avert Climate Health RisksAug 01, 2024Australia, New Zealand Pledge to Strengthen Trans-Tasman Green TradeJul 30, 2024Google, Meta Pressed to Ramp up Efforts to Tackle Child Abuse MaterialJul 23, 2024Related TopicsChristmas celebrationsnativity scenes