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nativity

Trio of Camels Escape From Nativity Production, Roam the Neighborhood in Search of Grass

Commuters were surprised to see the nativity camels casually walking alongside the road during rush hour. 

This Advent, Churches Urged To Assess Worship for Inadvertent Antisemitism

The Anti-Defamation League reported a 34% increase in antisemitic incidents in the U.S. between 2020 and 2021. A 2021 survey found that 60% of the general public sees antisemitism as a problem. 

‘You Put the Baby in the Manger?’: New Podcast Looks at Sacred and Profane in the Gospels

Broken into five episodes, “Almelem” debuted in late November, with the final episode due out just before Christmas. It is based on a 2018 play of the same name by New York writer Sean Williams.

Al Mohler Discusses How Parents Can Navigate Santa Claus and Nativity Scenes

Last Friday, theologian and president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Al Mohler answered some tough Christmas related questions from his listeners on his podcast “The Briefing."

Freedom From Religion Foundation Buys Full Page NY Times Ad for Their Own ‘Nativity’

The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), a nonprofit organization that seeks “to protect the constitutional principle of separation between state and church,” has taken out a full page ad in the NY Times depicting their own version of the nativity scene. 

Why I Don’t Think Jesus Was Born in a Stable (and Why It Matters)

Nativity scenes are a hallmark of Christmas decor. But what if the scene they depict isn't as true to the biblical account as we think? (And, no, I'm not referring to the wise men.)

Christian Group Petitions Fisher-Price To Replace Nativity Playset Depicting Holy Family as White

Faithful America is encouraging Fisher-Price to change its depiction of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus before the start of the 2021 holiday season, saying it “fuels white supremacy.”

‘Black Lives Matter’ a Feature of One Church’s Nativity This Year

Claremont United Methodist Church, known for its hot-button Christmas displays, is this year featuring a mural of “Black Lives Matter” protesters behind the holy family.