The classic nativity scene many of us have in our head might look vastly different depending on where you grew up, while the players might change, the story is still the same — a virgin — Mary — gives ...

The 12th Day of Christmas, Epiphany, has special significance in Ireland. It is known as “Little Christmas” — Nollaig Beag — ...

The pilgrim Magi remind us that we too are invited to be humble enough to see something new. They help us realize that there is always more to discover in God's mysteries.

Growing up, my dad would spend money on gifts instead of paying bills — anything to create those magic moments ...

Hidden Gems in the Mountains near Hondón de Las Nieves. Photo Credit Abigail Frazer VISIT a nativity scene with the most spectacular views and have a little Christmas adventure in Hondón de las Nieves ...

Nativity plays are a pivotal part of family life during the festive season - so we've dived into The Sentinel's archive to show you a blast from the past. Thousands of children across Stoke-on ...

Devoted fans of Chesterton (1874-1936), a well-known British writer and Catholic convert, marked the 150th anniversary of his ...

(John 8:12) Needless to say, the event was immensely successful, sparking a tradition that spread far beyond the little village of Italy. Although the nativity that we popularly see today is ...

Costumes are a big part of them and some families will spend ... we’ve scoured our archives to gather some of the best nativity and Christmas play photos from schools, nurseries and youth ...

A white and gold Nativity, complete with the little town of Bethlehem, gleams in the sanctuary of Trinity Lutheran Church of Appleton during the Festival of Nativities. Dozens of different ...

In the run-up to Christmas, primary schools and Sunday schools often put on Nativity plays. This custom, however, is a surprisingly modern tradition. Here is its story. A Nativity play is a production ...

A primary school in Brighton said its nativity celebrations this year could be its last due to a consultation on whether it will close down. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Davey Drive ...