A 12-part Nativity scene that has been part of Ontario’s holiday backdrop for more than six decades is taking shape this week. On Monday, Nov. 25, crews began installing the large scenes depicting the life of Jesus, including his birth celebrated by Mary, Joseph and the Three Wise Men. The scenes and are on display along the Euclid Avenue median from Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day. Twelve Nativity scene setups are taking shape along Euclid Avenue in Ontario, the backdrops depicting the biblical stories seen on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Three out of the twelve Nativity scene setups along Euclid Avenue in Ontario, are seen on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Alberto Araujo and Brian Trujillo secure the backdrop for the Nativity scene setups along Euclid Avenue in Ontario on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Brian Trujillo and Alberto Araujo carry backdrops to the next structure for the Nativity scene setups along Euclid Avenue in Ontario on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Alberto Araujo and Brian Trujillo secure the backdrop for the Nativity scene setups along Euclid Avenue in Ontario on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) A Nativity scene story backdrop along Euclid Avenue in Ontario is seen on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) A Nativity scene backdrop along Euclid Avenue in Ontario is pictured on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Figures and props will soon complete the display as preparations continue. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Alberto Araujo and Brian Trujillo secure the backdrop for the Nativity scene setups along Euclid Avenue in Ontario on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Twelve Nativity scene setups are taking shape along Euclid Avenue in Ontario, the backdrops depicting the biblical stories seen as person walks by on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Alberto Araujo and Brian Trujillo secure the backdrop for the Nativity scene setups along Euclid Avenue in Ontario on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Alberto Araujo staples the backdrop for a Nativity scene setups along Euclid Avenue in Ontario on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Alberto Araujo and Brian Trujillo secure the backdrop for the Nativity scene setups along Euclid Avenue in Ontario on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) BrianTrujillo secures the backdrop for the Nativity scene setups along Euclid Avenue in Ontario on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Alberto Araujo and Brian Trujillo secure the backdrop for the Nativity scene setups along Euclid Avenue in Ontario on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Show Caption1 of 14Twelve Nativity scene setups are taking shape along Euclid Avenue in Ontario, the backdrops depicting the biblical stories seen on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Expand Related Articles Local News | Disneyland closes 3 attractions during busy Christmas season Local News | Festival of Lights in Riverside turns on the power in another early switch-on ceremony Local News | Trans-Siberian Orchestra talks 20 years of ‘The Last Christmas Eve’ before Anaheim show Local News | 3 new things to see at the 2024 Mission Inn Festival of Lights in Riverside Local News | 26th Nuestra Navidad breakfast set by Riverside Latino Network The oldest pieces of the series date back to 1958, when Los Angeles sculptor Rudolph Vargas, who died in 1986, created them. The installation grew to include the 12 scenes by 1976, and restoration efforts are ongoing, according to Greater Ontario California, a tourism organization that promotes the region. Visitors can view the installation as they stroll Euclid, and learn more about the scenes on a self-guided tour available at Christmas-on-euclid.com. Promoters say a sculptured camel, created in the spirit of the original 1950s-era statues, will be added to the display this year. Other events are planned throughout December: Dec. 7: Holiday Light Parade and the annual tree lighting ceremony, 6:30-9 p.m., Euclid Avenue and the Ontario Town Square. Dec. 14: Ontario 5K Reindeer Run!, 8 a.m. Register at ontarioca.gov/5kReindeerRun. Dec. 14: Annual craft faire and festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Ontario Town Square. Dec. 14: Community Sing-A-Long, 6-9 p.m., R. Jack Mercer Bandstand, Euclid Avenue and “C” Street. Dec. 29: Menorah procession, 6:30 p.m., Ontario Town Square.