Nativity Scene Archives

Record-setting 43 state capitols to display nativity scenes this Christmas

The Thomas More Society and the American Nativity Scene are helping a growing number of citizen groups to display Biblical manger scenes on government property this Christmas.

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Thomas More Society

• Dec 22, 2022

European Parliament displays nativity scene for the first time in its history

To Catholic MEP Isabel Benjumea, the manger scene is 'the most beautiful way to preach the Gospel.'

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Emily Mangiaracina

• Dec 9, 2022

Nativity scene in Roman basilica features mask-wearing figurines holding COVID passports

The crib shows the traditional figures of Mary and St. Joseph with the Christ child (covered until Christmas), while nearby travelers at an inn are seated wearing face masks, with some holding vaccine certification documents.

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Michael Haynes, Snr. Vatican Correspondent

• Dec 15, 2021Dec 15, 2021

Why the Vatican Nativity scene this year is so unbearably ugly

There are a great many reasons why this collection of objects is unsuitable for display as the Vatican’s Nativity scene.

Blogs

Joseph Shaw

• Dec 17, 2020Jul 30, 2021

2020 Vatican nativity scene meets universal ridicule and scorn

‘So the Vatican presepe has been unveiled....turns out 2020 could get worse,’ art historian Elizabeth Lev tweeted.

Blogs

Doug Mainwaring

• Dec 11, 2020Jul 30, 2021

Christmas displays with Baby Jesus to be put up in 32 US state capitols

The American Nativity Scene organization is moving closer to its goal of publicly displaying Nativity scenes at all 50 state capitols.

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Charles Robertson

• Nov 27, 2020Apr 29, 2023

Atheist group bullies US elementary school to shut down ‘illegal’ retelling of Jesus’s birth

A threatening letter from an atheist organization prompted an Oklahoma school district to cancel a live Nativity in a Christmas celebration for elementary school children.

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Martin M. Barillas

• Dec 23, 2019Jun 18, 2021

Christmas displays with Baby Jesus put up at over half of US state capitols

'Privately funded Christmas displays are legally allowed in a traditional public forum,' the group spearheading the initiative explained. Therefore, 'we are committed to our goal of keeping Christ in Christmas across the nation.'

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LifeSiteNews staff

• Dec 20, 2019Jun 18, 2021

‘His name is Jesus’: McDonald’s painted nativity scene a hit

'I totally support what they do and that’s why I keep coming back,' said one customer.

Pulse

Doug Mainwaring

• Dec 5, 2019Jul 30, 2021

Mall hosts formerly banned nativity scene, shoppers thrilled

The organizer doesn't hold a grudge against the mall for its original ban.

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Dorothy Cummings McLean

• Dec 17, 2018Jun 18, 2021

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Articles tagged Nativity Scene

Record-setting 43 state capitols to display nativity scenes this Christmas

European Parliament displays nativity scene for the first time in its history

Nativity scene in Roman basilica features mask-wearing figurines holding COVID passports

Why the Vatican Nativity scene this year is so unbearably ugly

2020 Vatican nativity scene meets universal ridicule and scorn

Christmas displays with Baby Jesus to be put up in 32 US state capitols

Atheist group bullies US elementary school to shut down ‘illegal’ retelling of Jesus’s birth

Christmas displays with Baby Jesus put up at over half of US state capitols

‘His name is Jesus’: McDonald’s painted nativity scene a hit

Mall hosts formerly banned nativity scene, shoppers thrilled