Jesus’ birth story has captivated billions of people for more than two millennia, as the Bible details a loving God’s decision to send His Son to die for the sins of humanity — and live again. From ...

From ancient mosaics to Saint Francis of Assisi, depictions of Jesus’s birth reflect the changing conventions of the world’s largest religion Kathleen Brady A tableau of sculptures or living beings, ...

A church nativity scene which features two mothers of the Baby Jesus, instead of the conventional Mary and Joseph figurines, has sparked anger among conservative Catholics and politicians in Italy.

St. Francis’ meditations on the life of Christ led him to create the first-ever Nativity scene in Greccio, Italy, in 1223. Fresco by Giotto of St. Francis of Assisi embracing the Child Jesus at ...

Langston Hughes' "Black Nativity" celebrates the birth of Jesus through Black American musical culture. For the eighth consecutive season, a local, intergenerational cast performed this joyful show at ...

Nativity scenes around the world have added a new accessory this Christmas season: the keffiyeh. In a controversial take on the classic holiday display, some churches are replacing the baby Jesus’s ...

It’s that wonderful time of year when we get to see the Nativity, a scene depicting the birth of Jesus. As a child, I always looked forward to seeing Nativity scenes all across my native South ...

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — For many, Christmas is a time for family and plenty of gifts. The National Retail Federation predicts holiday sales to reach record spending levels this year. We’re ...

A Hollywood movie about the birth of Jesus, “The Nativity Story,” made its world premiere on Sunday at the Vatican. The premier was the first time a feature film has debuted at the Vatican. About ...

Jesus Christ (also known as Jesus of Galilee or Jesus of Nazareth) is the central figure in Christianity who is seen as the son of God. Important aspects of the Christian canon are the Virgin Birth of ...

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 ...