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

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For decades of American history, nativity scenes depicting the birth of Jesus Christ were traditionally part of public holiday displays. Many town squares across the nation prominently displayed ...

For the first time since 2012, the Nativity scene sits on a dark wood table in the Parker’s home this season: 11 of the pieces are still wrapped in white with Emilie’s handwriting scrawled ...

VATICAN CHRISTMAS: The Vatican illuminated this year's Christmas tree and unveiled the nativity scene for the holiday season on Saturday (12/7). The 95-foot-tall red spruce hails from a forest in ...

I'm particularly thankful for America's rich history of queer nativity scenes, which manage to incense the worst people on the internet every few years or so. What a blessing. SEE ALSO ...

God of every nation and people, from the very beginning of creation you have made known your love: when our need for a Savior was great you sent your Son to be born of the Virgin Mary. To our ...