Watch CBS News

Holiday Tradition: Building The Daley Plaza Nativity Scene

CHICAGO (CBS) -- One of Chicago's Thanksgiving holiday weekend traditions is being observed today, with the construction of the city's Nativity scene.

Ed O'Malley, of the Nativity Scene Committee, was watching as carpenters and electricians who call themselves "The God Squad" started their work.

Podcast

"Everybody is out here volunteering. That's the beauty of it."

The Nativity scene will be on display in Daley Plaza until the Saturday after Christmas.

View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.