City of Hollywood - File #: P-2023-098

• File #: P-2023-098
• Version: 1
• Name: Christmas Creche -2023
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Filed
• File created: 11/15/2023
• In control: Regular City Commission Meeting
• On agenda: 12/6/2023
• Final action: 12/6/2023
• Title: A Proclamation In Recognition Of The 800th Anniversary Of The Christmas Cr?che.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/6/2023	1	Regular City Commission Meeting

Title

A Proclamation In Recognition Of The 800^th Anniversary Of The Christmas Crèche.

Strategic Plan Focus

Communications & Civic Engagement

Body

Staff Recommends: Presentation of Proclamation.

Explanation:

The Christmas Crèche was started by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1223.  This tradition originates back to Greccio, Italy, where St. Francis had visited to celebrate Christmas.  On the 800^th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi setting up the first nativity scene, the Crèche in St. Peter's Square in 2023 will come from the Diocese of Rieti, Italy, and pay tribute to the scene set up in the Diocese in 1223.

The proclamation will be accepted by Father Robert Ayala from Nativity Catholic Church.

Fiscal Impact:

Approval of this Proclamation will not fiscally impact the City.

Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:

Josh Levy, Mayor