The traditional nativity scene in St. Peter`s Square won`t be so traditional this year. For the first time, it is made of sand - 720 tons of it. For the past two weeks, Rich Varano, a professional sand artist, has been guiding three sculptors from the Netherlands, Russia and the Czech Republic, to craft the work, which measures about 5.

Vatican's St. Peter's Square gets 720-ton sand nativity scene

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Vatican's St. Peter's Square gets 720-ton sand nativity scene