RNS) — Inspired by Cape Cod cuisine and a beloved holiday movie, the Lobster Nativity portrays the characters of the Christmas story as crustaceans.
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Drive down the Mass Pike, on Route 128 around Boston or over the Bourne Bridge toward Cape Cod, and you’re likely to see billboards touting the ultimate New England Christmas tradition.
The Lobster Nativity set.
Even if you don’t buy one, the billboards will bring a smile to your face, says Chris Alfonso, the 25-year-old entrepreneur who sells the crustacean Christian display.
“And I think in this day and age, we all need something to laugh about,” said Alfonso, who has been selling the set, where all the characters of Christmas — including the baby Jesus — have been transformed into lobster figurines, since 2023.