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>> when we think of the nativity, it has all the elements of beauty and wonder, of miracle, of romance. its important to remember this is a very real story with very real people. god enters the world in the most vulnerable state possible, a little infant. and depends on the care of humanity to help him spread his message. >> king of the jews.

Convene in san francisco. instead, they settle them in phone conversations. the judges in questions are democrats, moderately liberal. william canby jr. and michelle t. freedland appointed by judge obama. the third judge is considered moderately conservative. this court has a huge reputation for being liberal. once ruling that the phrase "one nation under god" be removed from the pledge of allegiance and nativity scenes be banned from south california parks. whatever decision the ninth circuit c...

Tree. >> christmas, we wanted the tradition. >> we have had americans visit in bristol. >> we got into the australian newspaper. >> we did. i think that was last year we got into the australian newspaper. >> some people travel a good few miles to come see a decent set of christmas lights. >> we just had a little bit of an easier task. >> a couple of hours. >> we do get problems with the wind. stuff up on the roof blowing like reindeers off the roof. >> you see what you can do to fasten it down. ...

We support the idea of lucifer as a metaphorical figure and his influence on man. >> we live in a nation thats predominantly judeochristian, so whats wrong with a nativity scene on the steps of the capitol during christmastime? >> theres nothing wrong with it per se if other, you know, religions can be accepted, as well, and have their own displays. there can be one dominating voice to all the voices. >> snake-tivity along the nativity. how was it received? >> a lot of people threatened to destr...

Christmas lights and nativity scenes. we have some of those animals right here on our plaza. >> he has a mind of his own. >> what have you brought with you today? >> i have a lot of animals we have been utilizing for about 4,000 years. >> lets start with the camel. >> well, like i said, call of these animals we have been utilizing for agriculture, power, strength, companionship. we are grateful for them, thats for sure. one thats fascinating is a camel. they are really built to live in desert ha...

Nativity is my favorite. >> thats probably our number one question. how much does it cost? >> we used to do a big turn on ceremony of the lights. it used to be just a few neighbors and family, but it got so big, weve done a main event. >> we set up little stores of hot chocolate and burger, hot dogs. >> were raising money for a childrens hospital for about nine years now. this is our hobby. its raising money for a childrens hospital. sometimes we just stand outside because people dont know us. w...

Us. >> we got to australian newspaper. some people will travel a good few miles to see a decent set of christmas lights. >> very nice. around the corner and easier task. >> couple of hours. >> we get problems with the wind, blowing reindeeroff the roof. not much you can do to fasten it down. and my favorite -- >> art scenes are good but nativity. >> thats our number one question, is the electric. >> how much does it cost. >> we always used to do a big turn on ceremony of the lights and usually a...

Actually, i wont tomorrow. ill see you friday. but my friend craig melvin is here. >> where are you tomorrow? >> christmas pageant at my daughters school. cant miss that. shes a cow in the nativity. >> i love it. good to see you, my friend. weve got a lot to get to this hour on msnbc live. including a failing cease-fire. a high-stakes deal between rebels and the syrian government has collapsed after just hours leaving tens of thousands of civilians in the line of fire. plus, conflict of interest...

Predominantly judeochristian, so whats wrong with a nativity scene on the steps of the capitol during christmastime? >> theres nothing wrong with it per se if other, you know, religions can be accepted, as well, and have their own displays. there cant be one dominating voice to all the voices. >> snake-tivity along the nativity. how is it received? >> people threatened to destroy it. but for the most part, i felt like it was met with acceptance and curiosity. >> do you celebrate christmas? >> i ...

Of eden. we support the idea of lucifer as a metaphorical figure and his influence on man. >> we live in a nation thats predominantly judeochristian, so whats wrong with a nativity scene on the steps of the capitol during christmastime? >> theres nothing wrong with it per se if other, you know, religions can be accepted, as well, and have their own displays. there can be one dominating voice to all the voices. >> snake-tivity along the nativity. >> people threatened to destroy it. it felt like i...