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You probably haven't seen a nativity scene quite like this

Many families create nativity scenes while decorating for Christmas, but few do it quite like Raffaelina Iannelli. Originally hailing from from Italy, this Sault Ste. Marie resident has been collecting and showcasing her nativity scene for over 50 ye

Many families create nativity scenes while decorating for Christmas, but few do it quite like Raffaelina Iannelli.

Originally hailing from from Italy, this Sault Ste. Marie resident has been collecting and showcasing her nativity scene for over 50 years and adds to it every year. It takes her about a week to set up and pieces have been collected from as far away as Rome.


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