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Brussels Nativity Scene Sparks Controversy

Brussels Nativity Scene Sparks Controversy

Update: 2025-12-03
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Brussels modern nativity scene, Fabrics of the Nativity, featuring pixelated figures, has sparked controversy. The artwork, designed for inclusivity, has been criticized as an insult to tradition. The baby Jesus head was severed, and police are investigating. Belgian Senator Georges-Louis Bouchez condemned the scene, while Mayor Philippe Close defended it, highlighting the citys multicultural heritage. The installation cost sixty-five thousand euros, with locals divided on its future.

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Brussels Nativity Scene Sparks Controversy

Brussels Nativity Scene Sparks Controversy