A Nativity set, or crèche, is a three-dimensional representation of the birth of Jesus Christ. Some elements of a Nativity set are included because they are mentioned in the Bible. Other figures or ...
The very first live Nativity scene, it is said, was created by St. Francis of Assisi, who staged a reenactment of the birth of Jesus Christ in 1223, using a doll as the newborn Jesus and a few live ...
As Pope Leo XIV prepares for his first Christmas as Pope, the Vatican has unveiled two new Nativity scenes known as creches. One of them is massive - 30 feet tall. Claire Giangrave of Religion News ...
It's not that often that my beloved Santa Monica finds itself in the news – both locally and nationally. But here it is. Today's LA Times headline reads "Santa Monica can bar Nativity Scenes." This ...
Mother Mary wearing a respirator to protect herself from tear gas. Baby Jesus with zip-tied hands, wrapped in a thin blanket that looks like aluminum foil. Masked centurions with sunglasses and green ...
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 ...
In collaboration with artist Amy J. Schultz, the Arlington Museum of Art debuts a photographic exhibit that invites viewers along a cross-country exploration of how culture, faith, and place can shape ...