By Cliff Johnson At first the stable was empty. Then came lights and trees and straw and snow. Then the characters in the nativity scene at St. Nicholas Church in Carver began arriving, two at ...

The center of any and all nativity sets is the Christ child ... But pious imagination did not stop at the traditional actors and actresses of the Christmas event. Other figures were added, and whole ...

as part of their Christmas celebrations. Mrs Carrier said it was "fascinating" to see how different countries used local materials and their own cultures to create nativity sets. She was inspired ...

He was born on Christmas.” Unthank began her collection ... Her collection has since grown to include dozens of Nativity sets from around the world. “My husband loved to travel,” she explained.

The nativity scene also features a traditional reed hut used by lagoon fishermen set in an environment from the early 20th century. VATICAN CHRISTMAS: The Vatican illuminated this year's Christmas ...