And she gave birth to her firstborn son and laid him in a manger... (Luke 2:7) The mother, a man, and the child represent the central figures in the story. The baby lies in a cradle made from hay ...

PC: Polynesian Voyaging Society The Polynesian Voyaging Society is preparing to celebrate the 50th birthday of Hōkūleʻa, Hawaiʻi’s legendary voyaging canoe, first launched on March 8 ...

While the Postojna cave in western Slovenia is a long way from Bethlehem, visitors can find a living version of the Nativity there during the holiday season. With angels singing, music playing and ...

A primary school in Brighton said its nativity celebrations this year could be its last due to a consultation on whether it will close down. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Davey Drive ...

The newest Disney Vacation Club venue at Walt Disney World, Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows, will open on December 17. Disney describes the Island Tower as “Brimming with themed ...

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WOBURN - It's a doggone miracle: A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's bringing a smile to pet lovers on social media this holiday season.

But it's the Spanish region of Catalonia that has perhaps one of the weirder Christmas traditions - and it has to do with a unique aspect added to their nativity scenes. The Catalan region ...

"And one of them is Black!" announces the boy Amahl, gravely. The "Nativity" story is what the holiday of Christmas is all about. But the story itself is a bit of a "Rashomon." Matthew and Luke ...

However, Catalonia in Spain may have one of the strangest Christmas traditions, involving a unique addition to its nativity scenes. The Catalan region, encompassing Barcelona, Girona, and ...

Walt Disney World's Polynesian Village Resort has a new addition called the Island Tower. The Island Tower is inspired by Polynesian culture and features design elements and dining options ...

Walt Disney World guests have a new place to stay while at the resort. The Island Tower addition at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows opened Dec. 17. The 10-story tower is adjacent to the ...