After its account of Jesus’ birth, the Bible is almost entirely silent on his childhood. Yet legends about Jesus’ early years ...

Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the ...

One of the Irish versions of the song, An Drumadóirín, has the drummer claiming “Gháir sé liom fé rún”, suggesting the ...

The cherished Costa Rican Christmas tradition of the Nativity Scene, where family, faith, and festivities come together.

The Governorate of Vatican City State has announced the origins of the fir tree and Nativity scene that will adorn St.

The decorations in St. Peter’s Square will once again have an Italian touch. The day will begin with several audiences with ...

Over 800 years ago St. Francis of Assisi in his prayerful worship of Jesus gave us the first nativity scene, or creche, in Grecio Italy at Midnight Mass. His first creation of the scene was living; ...

More than 500 nativities on display as the annual indoor walk-through Come to the Stable opens to the public today through ...

I have always loved trains, but there is one I studiously avoid, since it threatens to run over anyone in its way. I call it ...

(RNS) — Inspired by Cape Cod cuisine and a beloved holiday movie, the Lobster Nativity portrays the characters of the ...

For all the nay-sayers and Scrooges out there, Christmas pop is an annual scourge of the high street and TV advertising from ...