
Brussels Sparks Outrage with Faceless, “Inclusive” Nativity Scene
City officials say the old nativity scene was too damaged to keep.

City officials say the old nativity scene was too damaged to keep.

“If Brussels can’t host both sides of the argument, then maybe the capital of Europe can’t be in Brussels.”—Yoram Hazony

Through a formal ban by Brussels mayor Philippe Close, any vehicles associated with the movement were barred access to the city center. This, combined with controls at the Belgian border, effectively contained the movement.