A controversial immigration-themed Nativity scene at a north suburban church had a peaceful resolution on Christmas Eve when the Holy Family figures were reunited in safety — and federal agents ...

Believe it or not, the Christmas holiday season is fast approaching, when homes will be adorned with twinkling lights and the spirit of giving fills the air. A timeless narrative unfolds—one that has ...

A small South Carolina town committee refused to remove a Nativity scene from a market parking lot after the mayor ordered it taken down from public property. Around Thanksgiving, Kimberly Byrd, head ...

DEDHAM — The Rev. Stephen Josoma has been the only priest at St. Susanna’s Church for 24 years, and he hasn’t shied away from using the parish’s nativity scene in the past to focus attention on social ...

Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, according to Christian belief, has been replaced in an Evanston church’s Nativity scene by a memorial to victims of injustice committed by federal immigration ...

An Illinois church is in the spotlight for displaying a Nativity scene that depicts baby Jesus with his hands zip-tied and guarded by soldiers labeled as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ...

After the Thanksgiving rush subsides, as the cold air settles outside and the fire glows within the hearth, I observe a shift from Thanksgiving’s abundance to Advent’s simplicity. This transition ...

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Emails Tiffannie Thom, Director of Admission and Development at Nativity School: “Our Nativity School, Menlo Park tree lot is now open through December 12th or while trees last! We have a large tree ...

Bring timeless southern charm to your home with this easy DIY Magnolia wreath! I’ll show you step-by-step how to create a lush, realistic wreath that looks straight out of a boutique. Trump declares ...

Langston Hughes’ “Black Nativity,” produced by the National Center of Afro-American Artists in Roxbury, returns for its 55th season next month. Blending gospel, jazz and African rhythms to showcase ...

This Advent, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) invites Catholics to prepare their hearts for the Nativity of the Lord at Christmas with a free Advent Wreath Prayer Guide ...