Cuenca is getting ready for the holidays, part 2

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As I continued walking, I saw these two in full costume:

 

Some of the street decorations

My favorite; notice the traditional hats

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 There are many traditions here and I want to know the history, but haven't taken the time to read about them.  One is the "dressing" of baby Jesus.  There are numerous stores with all sizes of baby Jesus and the cloaks/dresses for them.  They are very ornate; I can't image the hours it takes to make them.  I understand there will be a huge parade on Dec. 24 where there will be a large number of these representations of baby Jesus. 

 

I went to a very diverse display of mangers;  I'll publish those pictures later.

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