In the early 13th century, it was St Francis of Assisi — an Italian mystic, poet, and Catholic friar, who came up with the idea of a live depiction of the nativity scene. There were, however ...

This first living Nativity scene – which was famously depicted by Italian Renaissance painter Giotto di Bondone in the Arena Chapel of Padua, Italy – ushered in a new tradition of staging the ...

Fort Collins police were looking for a suspect who reportedly stole a baby Jesus figurine from a nativity scene, but said the thief returned the figurine on Thursday with a brief note.

How many times has the Quincy Nativity scene been targeted for theft or vandalism? Quincy's Nativity scene has seen theft or vandalism at least six times this century. The last time Quincy’s Nativity ...

The Christmas season marks the return of twinkling lights, festive gatherings, gifts, cards, and holiday music. For decades of American history, nativity scenes depicting the birth of Jesus Christ ...

On December 7, Pope Francis attended the opening of Nativity of Bethlehem 2024, a nativity scene exhibition in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. One scene featured olive wood sculptures of Mary ...

“El portal” or “el pasito” (the Nativity Scene) is very significant in Costa Rican households. This tradition has become very important throughout the years, especially for Catholics who celebrate ...

Rosemary Quantick invented the Lobster Nativity Scene, according to the product website. Quantick explained that she was born in England, coming to America on the Queen Mary when she was young.

On Saturday, Pope Francis unveiled a nativity scene in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall that was created by Palestinian artists from Dar al-Kalima University in Bethlehem. The baby Jesus’s cradle is ...

This “adorable” scene, as described by Star Barn steward David Abel, is one of 100 Nativity scenes from around the world that is on display at the Vatican this Christmas. Home & Garden ...