Carnegie Trees and Neapolitan Presepio Continue at Carnegie Museum (Thurs., 12/18/25)

The holidays are full of traditions around these parts: Italians have the Feast of the Seven Fishes; Eastern Europeans have their 12-dish supper; and the Elf on the Shelf is here to stay. The Carnegie Museum of Art wants to also be part of your seasonal traditions with the Neapolitan presepio, a Pittsburgh tradition at the museum since 1957. This carefully preserved Nativity scene, which covers 250 square feet, offers a glimpse into 18th-century Italy with its life-size figures handcrafted by artisans between 1700 and 1830. While there, enjoy the Carnegie Trees. Carnegie Trees is also a longtime tradition, first featured in 1961. This year’s tree themes are based on Jule Vernes’ novel, Around the World in Eighty Days. The Presepio exhibit and Carnegie Trees run through January 11. Free with museum admission. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 440 Forbes Ave., Oakland.

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