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Title: Obama top wise man in Naples nativity figures
Post by: thundley4 on December 11, 2008, 08:22:20 PM

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NAPLES (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are appearing in Italian nativity scenes this year, alongside the baby Jesus and wise men, according to Naples craftsmen selling figurines in the run-up to Christmas.

The production of handmade figurines for nativity scenes is big business in this southern Italian city and has been for centuries.

But beyond the thousands of angel, sheep, Mary and Joseph figures filling market stalls before Christmas, craftsmen say Obama has become a top seller.

"The ones we are selling the most of are those of Barack Obama, America's new president, along with his wife Michelle," said craftsman Genny Di Virgilio.

  :censored:loons (http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE4BA5HR20081211?feedType=RSS&feedName=oddlyEnoughNews#).

Title: Re: Obama top wise man in Naples nativity figures
Post by: Chris_ on December 11, 2008, 08:32:42 PM

Quote from: thundley4 on December 11, 2008, 08:22:20 PM

  :censored:loons (http://www.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUSTRE4BA5HR20081211?feedType=RSS&feedName=oddlyEnoughNews#).

He's more like one of the three wise guys.  Larry, Moe or Curley?
 :whatever:

Title: Re: Obama top wise man in Naples nativity figures
Post by: docstew on December 12, 2008, 06:18:59 AM

Quote from: lug-nut on December 11, 2008, 08:32:42 PM

He's more like one of the three wise guys.  Larry, Moe or Curley?
 :whatever:

i thought he was more like one of the Marx brothers, ya know zeppo, shemp, or karl...