Nativity displays Archives

Away with the manger? Nativity scene at Vatican generates controversy

Dec 16, 2020

Especially in a year when the COVID-19 pandemic will rule out many people’s favorite Christmas traditions, they have a right to express their dislike of the decidedly untraditional Nativity scene on display in the center of St. Peter’s Square, said a priest who specializes in catechesis through art.

By Cindy Wooden

Nativity scene is reminder of hope amid suffering, pope says

Dec 11, 2020

The image of baby Jesus nestled in the manger is a much-needed reminder during the pandemic that God gives the world the gift of hope in troubled times, Pope Francis said.

By Junno Arocho Esteves

Dozens of nativity scenes a draw for Wyoming antique shop

Dec 7, 2020

For many people, 2020 has cranked out nothing but a seemingly endless list of heartache and frustration for many reasons ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to recent elections.

By Gregory Hasman

Knights of Columbus sues beach town over ban on Nativity scene

Jun 26, 2020

A Catholic fraternal organization is suing a popular Delaware beach resort in federal court over its decision to end a decadeslong practice of allowing the display of a Christmas Nativity scene on public property.

By Randall Chase

Baby Jesus goes missing from popular Florida nativity scene

Jan 1, 2020

On the sixth day of Christmas, Baby Jesus vanished from his manger in a popular nativity scene at a Florida park — right under the noses of Mary, Joseph and bowing kings.

By Bobby Caina Calvan

Utah woman fills room with tiny Christmas houses

Dec 28, 2018

Verna Trappett’s Christmas village collection began in 1989 with a chapel.

By Associated Press

Church says it was told to remove Nativity scene

Dec 9, 2018

Officials at a Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach say the city has forced them to remove a Nativity scene display on public property.

By Associated Press

From beach to basilica: ‘Sand Nativity’ brings unique style to Vatican

Nov 27, 2018

From the beach town of New Smyrna, Florida, just a stone’s throw away from Daytona Beach, Rich Varano never imagined his unique talent of sculpting sand would take him to the heart of Christianity.

By Junno Arocho Esteves