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St. Francis and the story of the first Nativity scene

It’s a well-known origin story: how the young and wealthy Francis of Assisi freely abandoned his noble patrimony to serve Christ’s Church as a poor, itinerant preacher. One of the world’s most beloved ...
Los Angeles Times

Church Nativity scenes add zip ties, gas masks and ICE to protest immigration raids

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Churches in Illinois and Massachusetts are reimagining Nativity scenes as protest art, depicting baby Jesus ...
The Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville author awed by joy depicted in the Nativity | Opinion

The author contrasts the materialism of a Barbie Dream House with the humility of the Nativity scene. The Nativity story offers a reprieve from excess and reminds us of the importance of faith over ...
Penn Live

What world was Jesus born into? Historian describes turbulent times of the real nativity | The Conversation

Every year, millions of people sing the beautiful carol Silent Night, with its line “all is calm, all is bright.” We all know the Christmas story is one in which peace and joy are proclaimed, and this ...
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Man near Berwick tells the true story of Christmas through massive Nativity display

BERWICK, Pa. — On the second floor of this garage on Stone Church Road near Berwick, a unique Nativity display is set up for the season. It's not just the normal Nativity we are used to seeing, but ...
National Catholic Register

Carving Christmas: The Story Behind the South Carolina Life-Size Nativity

Learn about the painting that inspired a family’s sacred art. LifeSize Great Nativity Set: The Great Nativity, which was unveiled at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in 2021, is ALBL Oberammergau’s ...