Wooden nativity sets from Bethlehem, crafted by Christian artisans, offer a tangible connection to the birthplace of Jesus. Handcrafted from the Holy Land: Each nativity set is meticulously carved ...

An annual custom, this year’s Vatican crèche pays special tribute to the first known Nativity scene, which was set up by St. Francis ... own pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1223 and was struck ...