January 6, 2004.

A scene from El Pessebre in Bascara, just one of many in a Nativity tableau in which everyone in town has a part to play. The performers have to stand motionless for an hour, while the spectators file past. On the night we were there, the temperature was close to zero; I don't know how they do it. By the way, before anyone starts to worry, the part of the Baby Jesus is played by a doll!