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Outrage after church replaces Biblical figures in Nativity scene with sign saying ‘ICE was here’

The sign was displayed at a Roman Cathloic church outside of Boston

The Independent UK

Faceless figures and stolen Jesus: Why is Brussels' nativity scene so controversial?

The new nativity design by artist Victoria-Maria Geyer sparked debate on social media over its characters' faceless depictions.

Euronews

Pope Francis Removes Keffiyeh From Vatican Nativity Scene

Pope Francis oversaw a Nativity scene with a keffiyeh-draped manger, sparking discussions on symbolism and tradition in the Holy Land.

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Knitted Nativity figures tour London’s holy stations to spread Christmas story

The figures were bought in 2015 from eBay by Fr Chrichton Limbert, who is the vicar of Christ Church, Southgate, and his wife Judith.

The Independent UK

Vatican’s Palestinian Nativity scene raises eyebrows – and then disappears

Pope Francis is due to meet Abbas, the Palestinian president, at the Vatican

The Independent UK

Lawsuit Over Allegedly Discriminatory Denial of Permit to Display Nativity Scene in Park Can Go Forward

Nativity scene was allegedly excluded (ostensibly on COVID grounds) while a menorah lighting was allowed.

Reason

OPINION - It is the Christmas meme of memes, but not like you know it: all hail the Nativity, invented by St Francis

THE Christmas crib is 800 years old. That’s right, the Nativity scene with ox, ass and manger wasn’t always a thing. It was the genius idea of St Francis of Assisi, who had returned from the Holy Land and thought to himself that the landscape around Greccio, near Assisi, was…

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Dogs recreate nativity scene wearing tinsel, crowns and tea towels

Staff at a doggy day care managed to get the obedient dogs to pose

Wales Online

Ulster Museum steps in to save masterpiece painting of The Nativity worth £250,000

The piece, depicting the Nativity scene at night, is one of only a few by the artist to survive outside Italy and the only one in the UK.

Belfast Live

Christmas gift for the nation as Peruzzi’s The Nativity saved from export

The artwork, valued at nearly £300,000, will go on public display at the Ulster Museum next year.

The Independent UK

Who is at the manger? Nativity sets around the world show each culture's take on the Christmas story

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 Conversation

Holly Willoughby shares delight at son's role in school nativity in rare family update

Holly Willoughby shared the exciting news on This Morning that her son will take on a starring role in his Christmas play as Santa

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