In a controversial take on the classic nativity scene, some churches are replacing the baby Jesus’s traditional blanket with a keffiyeh — a symbol of pro-Palestine activism.

Nativity scenes around the world have added a new accessory this Christmas season: the keffiyeh. In a controversial take on the classic holiday display, some churches are replacing the baby Jesus ...

But all too often we pursue a cookie-cutter Christmas experience that reflects the new, store-bought Nativity scene rather than the imperfections and struggle of the biblical accounts.

Other unconventional Nativity scenes include the Vatican’s 2020 crèche, whose figurines drew comparisons to Darth Vader, astronauts and “Doctor Who” characters, and a 2021 tableau in New ...

An animated Christmas movie on Netflix has sparked controversy over a scene where children put on a production of the biblical Nativity story that features a song by Madonna, a singer who has ...

A live Nativity scene will be on display from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday-Saturday, Dec. 20-21, at Open Bible Christian Center, 302 19th St. W.

Admirabile Signum (“Enchanting Sign,” in the official Vatican translation), holds up the Nativity scene as an laudable example of piety and biblical culture. The apostolic letter treats the ...

(RNS) — Though they aren't mentioned in the Bible Christmas story, live animals have been part of nativity scenes since the 1200s. But sometimes things go awry, including a recent case of cows ...

In Nativity scenes and classic paintings, Mary and Joseph look so serene, so peaceful. And yet, given the chaos and danger around them, they were likely anything but.