This small village has a rich religious history, being credited with starting the tradition of live Nativity scenes. Located in the Lazio region of Italy, the town of Greccio is where Saint Francis of ...

A church in Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, is receiving attention for its decision to redesign its Christmas nativity scene to reflect the impact of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Just ...

Cute paper crowns for Christmas plays and Nativity scenes available now. Printable paper crown designs include: camel, sheep, donkey, cow, chicken, and more. SAN ...

OAK CREEK, Wis. - In a time of joy and celebration, an Oak Creek church on Saturday brought the Christmas story to life. The Salvation Army church celebrated Jesus' birth with a live nativity. The ...

In 2019, Pope Francis issued an apostolic letter on the meaning and importance of the Christmas nativity scene. He signed the document, Admirabile signum (“Enchanting image”), on Dec. 1 that year, at ...

GALICIA, Spain — A babbling creek and robotic sheep are modern touches in the Christmas Nativity scene displayed in the San Vicente de La Baña church built in the 1700s. But the purpose of the annual ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- On a brutally cold Saturday morning in Daley Plaza, the sounds of the season rang out ahead of Christmas. A group of volunteers call themselves the "God Squad," a group who have ...

The nativity is a traditional part of the season for many. This weekend, you can see nativities from all over the world in one spot.It’s a special exhibit at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day ...

CHICAGO (CN) — A split Seventh Circuit panel ruled that a holiday nativity scene displayed on the grounds of a county courthouse does not violate the Constitution. The three-judge panel ruled 2-1 on ...

In the story of the Incarnation, symbols of death and danger remind us of God’s renewal. The next time someone wants a good Advent book, Fleming Rutledge recommends Cormac McCarthy’s The Road, which ...

The Nativity School will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Christmas Boutique on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 ...

An array of crèches are on display from around the world. ‘ART OF THE CRECHE.’ Nativity scenes from around the world are a renewed annual highlight at the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center in ...