In a controversial take on the classic nativity scene, some churches are replacing the baby Jesus’s traditional blanket with a keffiyeh — a symbol of pro-Palestine activism.

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.

The nativity scene is also suggestive of the trope that Jesus was a Palestinian, which drew anger from Israeli officials in 2013, when invoked by Mahmoud Abbas.

But the debate over nativity scenes in public places began in the later part of the century, rooted in a fundamental misinterpretation of what the Founders intended in the text of the ...

For the first time in history, a Nativity scene was displayed on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, marking what organizers say is a milestone for religious freedom and the First Amendment.

Discover 10 delightful crochet nativity pattern ideas to bring joy this Christmas season. From charming figurines to intricate scenes, these patterns offer a heartwarming way to celebrate the holiday ...

Pope Francis prays in front of a Nativity Scene crafted in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, as he arrives for a meeting with the donors of the fir tree set up in St. Peter's Square as a Christmas ...

Explore Dayton Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ reimagined for a new generation. This year the focus is on music, with the artwork and nativity scenes enhanced by Christmas songs and carols from around ...

The Nativity scene has always been an exceptional amount of work. As the Beans started the youth fundraiser in 2014, their view on how to cherish Christmas was evolving.

Quincy's Nativity scene has seen theft or vandalism at least six times this century. The last time Quincy’s Nativity scene was targeted came in 2020, when police reported that a man and woman ...