In previous years at this time of the year a crib was set up at the entrance to Valletta where various activities were held. This year, at the time of writing, as far as I can see this tradition is being suspended.
I guess that this is a typical case not to embarrass others. Are we free citizens in a free country following our traditions or puppets being led by foreigners? If this is our plight then we are truly in a pitiful state.
One last warning to those concerned who took this decision: Mt, 10:33: He that shall deny me before men, I will also deny him before my Father who is in heaven.