In Spanish-speaking countries, no Christmas décor is complete without a nativity scene. Ahh, but these are no ordinary nativity scenes: the ones assembled in Hispanic countries often take years to put together. Some include a real-water river, others have a patch of desert somewhere, and ALL of them include a figurine of the devil. The demonic statuette is oftentimes in a cave in a far corner, but it serves to remind us that the battle between good and evil is never truly over. On a curious note: In Spain, the nativity scenes also include a demonic figure which is later purposely broken so as to bring good luck in the New Year.
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