A man in Birmingham, England, spent five days engraving a tiny Nativity scene on a speck of gold. The piece is worth thousands — the 76-year-old put hours of hard work into this one-of-a-kind gem.

Historians say the first nativity scene was staged in 1223 by St. Francis of Assisi. The account is registered in the book “The Life of St. Francis of Assisi” by St. Bonaventure, a Franciscan ...

Discover new creche scenes to help inspire your season. Taste of Home. 14 Nativity Sets to Celebrate the Season. Story by Lisa Kaminski • 2d. ... Gold and White Nativity Set.

How St. Francis created the Nativity scene, with a miraculous event in 1223. ... Matthew tells the story of the three wise men, or Magi, who “fell down” in worship and offered gifts of gold, ...

Nativity sets, a familiar part of holiday decor, are becoming simpler and more abstract with some scenes made out of sleek glass or labeled wooden blocks. While they’re unusual, they also spark ...