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Pastor’s large Nativity scene enriches Christmas experience

For the past 10 years, Father David Arcilla, pastor of Mary, Mother of Martyrs Parish in Des Plaines, has been bringing joy to parishioners of all ages with the large Nativity scene display that he sets up in the vestibule each year in Advent.

Pope marks 800th anniversary of Nativity scene, asks prayers for Holy Land

Away in a cave near Greccio, Italy, St. Francis of Assisi had the first Nativity scene — a live one — staged for the faithful on Christmas Eve in 1223. A 15th-century fresco now decorating the cave inspired the Nativity scene erected in St. Peter’s Square for the 800th anniversary celebrations.

Visit a Nativity scene in Franciscan church, receive an indulgence

Eight hundred years ago, St. Francis of Assisi created the first Nativity scene in a cave in Greccio, Italy, gathering animals and people from the town to reenact the birth of Christ.

Pope marks 800th anniversary of Nativity scene, asks prayers for Holy Land

Away in a cave near Greccio, Italy, St. Francis of Assisi had the first Nativity scene -- a live one -- staged for the faithful on Christmas Eve in 1223. A 15th-century fresco now decorating the cave inspired the Nativity scene erected in St. Peter's Square for the 800th anniversary celebrations.

Group raising money to repair Nativity scene in Daley Plaza

God Squad, including many involved in the trades, erected the Nativity scene at Daley Plaza on Nov. 27, but this year the group has a focus on the future.

Creches tell the Nativity story using materials, symbols of local culture

Each culture, if not every home, has its own unique rendition of the Nativity.

'Sand Nativity' brings unique style to Vatican

From the beach town of New Smyrna, Florida, just a stone's throw away from Daytona Beach, Rich Varano never imagined his unique talent of sculpting sand would take him to the heart of Christianity.

God Squad sets up Nativity in Daley Plaza

John Caplis from St. Benedict Parish, 2215 W. Irving Park Road, has a special job. Each Tuesday morning from now until after Christmas, he heads down to Daley Plaza to clean the bird droppings from baby Jesus and the other figures in the Nativity scene.

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