All the normal sources for research are closed, so I have to resort to memory, rather than books, papers and records.

The English translation of Revelation of the Magi describes in detail over a dozen wise men, rather than the traditional number of three. According to the script, there could have been scores of wise ...

Nativity plays were in full swing in primary schools across the county in the lead up to Christmas. First of all, fair play to the teachers for all the hard work that goes into these performances. As ...

It was just after midnight Monday heading into Tuesday when Angela Mondella, still about two weeks shy of her due date, began having contractions. “After about an hour, I woke up (my husband ...

THE talented children at Lurgybrack National School in Letterkenny ended their school term with a presentation of some wonderful Christmas Nativity plays by the various classes. Our photographer Brian ...

Strange, right? That’s how I feel when I see Christmas events or displays with no mention of Jesus or a Nativity. The birth of Jesus is the very reason for Christmas, so excluding him from ...

Selznick chose British actress Vivien Leigh to play Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With ... In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI revealed a new-style nativity scene in the Vatican's St. Peter's Square.

A salesman displays ornaments at a shop near the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, in the occupied West Bank, on December 17, 2024. Photo: Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images ...

It all began with a simple school nativity play—who knew that playing Mary could spark a love for acting that would one day lead her to Hollywood? It’s an inspiring and joy-filled reflection ...

There are many fond memories and cherished, time-honored traditions, rituals and symbols that mark this time of the year -- the symbols of the Christmas tree, the ritual of decorating it, the ...

The traditional Maltese nativity crib is increasingly being showcased on overseas platforms as far as the US. International recognition of the unique tradition reflects the growth in popularity of ...