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Is it problematic to depict the Holy Family as being white, and why do some Spanish cribs have a defecating figurine?

Vital to the local economy. 0ur correspondent yolande knell sent this report from the holy city. here in manger square, despite some damp weather, there is plenty of christmas cheer. at the heart of celebrations, as every year, we had a procession. the palestinian scouts leading the way through the streets, playing bagpipes and drums. lots of competition between them as they entertain the crowds. they escorted church leaders arriving from jerusalem into bethlehem. we saw the head of the catholic...

Died for. he did not so much talk about poverty as live it to the very end, for our sake. about poverty as live it to the very end, for oursake. from about poverty as live it to the very end, for our sake. from the manger to the cross, his love for us was always palpable, concrete. from birth to death, the carpenters sun embrace the roughness of the wood, the harshness of our existence. he didnt love us only in words. studio: pope francis delivering his sermon at the mass of the nativity, themed...

They escorted church leaders arriving from jerusalem into bethlehem. we saw the head of the catholic church, a latin patriarch, shaking hands with people in the crowds. then it was down into the grotto of the fourth century nativity church just behind me over there. that is built on the very spot where christians believe thatjesus was born. here in bethlehem, whats giving locals extra sense of relief this christmas is the fact that pilgrims are back. tens of thousands of international visitors h...

Head of the catholic church, a latin patriarch, shaking hands with people in the crowds. then it was down into the grotto of the fourth century nativity church just behind me over there. that is built on the very spot where christians believe that jesus was born. here in bethlehem, whats giving locals extra sense of relief this christmas is the fact that pilgrims are back. tens of thousands of international visitors have been able to come here during christmas week and that is just extremely imp...

The Christmas lights display on Richmond-Tappahannock Highway in Aylett recounts the story of Jesus’ birth, life, death and resurrection, and has become a staple in the community.

For many Christians around the world, celebrating the Nativity, or the birth of Jesus Christ, is the most important part of the Christmas season.

The Christian ‘virgin birth’ story can be hard for a modern audience to believe. But apparently it wasn’t such a shock for the people of the time.

You know the rules. Do not dare to say “Merry Christmas.” Only say “Happy Holidays.” Drop the term “Christmas vacation” and instead use “winter break.”

It was unclear why the nativity scene statues were targeted.