I’m still pinching myself that that’s even happening — that specifically Filipino stories are being told through these three characters,” Amielynn Abellera, who plays nurse Perlah, tells TODAY.com.

This small village has a rich religious history, being credited with starting the tradition of live Nativity scenes. Located in the Lazio region of Italy, the town of Greccio is where Saint ...

Another noticeable change has been the gradual disappearance of “belens” or nativity scenes from our holiday ... Beyond its religious roots, Filipino Christmas traditions are also rich in ...

Filipino Catholics built a typhoon-themed version of a nativity scene, drawing inspiration from their local experiences. Devotees from the Parish and National Shrine of Saint Padre Pio in Batangas ...

THERE. A Baby Jesus was stolen from a nativity scene in York County over the weekend. According to a Facebook post from Red Lion Borough, the Baby Jesus in their nativity scene at the borough ...

Simbang Gabi, a Filipino Christmas tradition ... included the placement of two candles on a table near the nativity scene by the altar. “The light is always a big symbol,” Castello said.

For decades of American history, nativity scenes depicting the birth of Jesus Christ were traditionally part of public holiday displays. Many town squares across the nation prominently displayed ...

In addition, they hold a raffle and put on Nativity ... noted that other Filipino Christmas traditions, like the hanging of the parol or the display of the belen (manger scene), also have Catholic ...

Nativity scenes around the world have added a new accessory this Christmas season: the keffiyeh. In a controversial take on the classic holiday display, some churches are replacing the baby Jesus ...

If you value our coverage and want to support more of it, please join us as a member. The Nativity scene featuring a keffiyeh that was unveiled at the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on December 7 was ...

Five scenes are currently on display at the Main Street site, the Annunciation, the Visitation, Peace on Earth, the Nativity and the Three Wisemen. The work of the SMNS began back in 1953, when ...