Nativity sand sculptures

An exhibition showing a life-size nativity scene made of sand opened in the to...wn of Jesolo, in Northern Italy. The biggest Sand Crib in Italy will be housed inside a transparent and heated structure. It measures 16 metres in length and is 8 metres tall and weighs 800 tonnes. Since the first exhibition in 2002, The 'Sand Nativity' exhibition is an opportunity to raise money for charities.