Brussels nativity scene sparks controversy with abstract design

A new Nativity scene in Brussels' Grand-Place has sparked controversy due to its abstract design. The contemporary "Fabrics of the Nativity" features figures made of recycled materials without faces, replacing the traditional depiction. Organizers state the renewal was a project chosen through a competition, respecting tradition. Critics find the faceless figures unsettling and a departure from the scene's universal message, while organizers acknowledge differing tastes and the tradition's evolution.