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McGann-Mercy Opens Giant Christmas Nativity Scene to Public
Over 6000 miniatures were used to create the nativity scene.
For one of the most spectacular holiday sights on the East End, Bishop McGann-Mercy High School has unveiled its Christmas nativity scene.
The Nativity, or Presepio, is a Neopolitan nativity scene that depicts ancient Bethlehem at the time of Jesus' birth. Traditionally, a Presepio is either a living nativity, with live actors, or a nativity scene with model figures in an elaborate setting.
At McGann-Mercy, the models are featured — with over 6000 miniatures used to create the scene.
The display takes up a 10' x 30' space on the auditorium stage and took hours to create, with students, faculty and family members pitching in.
The McGann-Mercy Presepio will be open for public viewing through Jan. 12 on Monday through Friday from noon to 8 p.m.; from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays; and on Sundays from 1 to 6 p.m.
The display will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as well as New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
McGann-Mercy High School is located at 1225 Ostrander Avenue in Riverhead. For additional information, call 631-727-5900, ext. 310.
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