The first known Nativity scene figurines are currently on display in one of Rome’s oldest basilicas. The underground Chapel of the Nativity in the Basilica of St. Mary Major — known to ...

The Basilica of St. Mary Major's connection to Christ's birth goes back for centuries before this nativity scene was commissioned. The basilica has a precious relic of pieces of Christ's crib sent ...

St. Francis’ meditations on the life of Christ led him to create the first-ever Nativity scene in Greccio, Italy, in 1223. Fresco by Giotto of St. Francis of Assisi embracing the Child Jesus at ...

A Palestinian Catholic woman holds her as he lights a candle in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, West Bank, Dec. 17, 2023, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

LACKAWANNA, N.Y. (WKBW) — Father Roy Herberger started collecting nativity sets about 30 years ago. At last count, he says he has about six-hundred and seventy sets, adding "I just brought ...

The hand-carved Nativity at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Lewiston is supported and surrounded by detailed woodwork done by David Madore, a Prince Of Peace Parish member who spent seven ...

Nativity scenes made from corn, ... The Basilica is open every day from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. During the hours their gift shop is open (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday) ...

The Basilica of St. Mary Major’s connection to Christ’s birth goes back for centuries before this Nativity scene was commissioned. The basilica has a precious relic of pieces of Christ’s ...