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Pittston parish hosts Annual Tree Lighting, live nativity

PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A time-honored holiday tradition is alive and well after families gathered in Luzerne County on Sunday.

St. Joseph Marello Parish in Pittston hosted its Annual Tree Lighting and live nativity performance.

Inside the parish hall, members of the church put on The Greatest Story Ever Told, narrated by 28/22's Gianna Galli.

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Outside, families met animals like a camel, a donkey, and goats brought in for the nativity scene.

Many stopped to take photos with the animals before heading back inside for some holiday treats.

The evening brought together the community to celebrate the spirit of Christmas.