Italian Artisans Add Figurines of Donald Trump to Nativity Scenes

New York Times - WorldEN 5 min read 100% complete by Motoko RichDecember 23, 2025 at 11:17 AM

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In Naples, Italy, artisans on Via San Gregorio Armeno are crafting and selling figurines of Donald Trump to be included in traditional Nativity scenes, known as presepi. These shops have a long-standing tradition of incorporating contemporary celebrities into their Nativity displays, with figures like Diego Maradona and Silvio Berlusconi being popular in the past. This year, Trump figurines, often depicted in a suit and tie with his signature hairstyle, are becoming a popular addition. Some customers are incorporating the Trump figures as one of the three wise men. Local religious figures suggest that including Trump is not inappropriate, drawing parallels between his power and historical rulers during Jesus's birth.

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Caesar Augustus ×230% Federico Battaglia 30% Diego Maradona 40% Silvio Berlusconi 40% Michele Buonincontro ×350% Jesus ×460% Italy ×270% Naples ×480% Donald Trump ×990%

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Naples

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