Each year, Greccio, Italy, reenacts a living Nativity scene paying homage to Saint Francis of Assisi, who is credited with starting the exhibition that represents the birth of Jesus.

Catechesis for children on the Nativity scene and Christmas tree at the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza, led by the parish priest, Father Gabriel Romanelli, December 2024. Credit: Photo courtesy ...

Experience the annual live Nativity and Candlelight Service at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Westby on Dec. 24. A tradition of celebrating the Christmas story.

A display of Nativity scenes will also be set up for people to enjoy at the church, located at 2722 S. Honey Creek Road, Greenwood. “It’s just one more chance in a passive way to say, this is ...

To decry the nativity scene, however, is to deny the centuries-long history of artists depicting the Holy Family in Bethlehem — located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in Palestine — as ...

A view of Nativity Scene, crafted in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, with Baby Jesus' crib covered by a Palestinian kaffiyeh donated by delegates of the Palestinian Embassy to the Holy See, in ...

Nativity scenes show us the loving parents we all need—and ... and churches with images of a perfect family—the holy family, ... Rom. 12:18), is particularly hard at Christmas.

The Christmas crib depicts the birth of Jesus, serving as a reminder of the holiday's true meaning. Key elements include the Holy Family, the manger, shepherds, angels, the Magi, the star, and ...

A shepherd with his six sheep the size of mini marshmallows also surrounds the Holy Family. This “adorable” scene, as described by Star Barn steward David Abel, is one of 100 Nativity scenes ...

Of course, the Christ Child is the central figure of the Christmas season. In the Nativity, the Incarnate Word, born of the Father before all ages, appears in human flesh.

A Philippine-inspired Nativity scene, depicting the birth of Jesus Christ in the manger, is being featured among the “100 cribs” exhibition held at Saint Peter’s Square in the Vatican. Br.