Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A silhouette of onlookers in front of Esther Strauss' sculpture 'Crowning.' Michel M. Raguin with cooperation of the Mariendom ...

The birth of Jesus Christ brings faith, peace, love, joy and hope to my life and to this world. During the Christmas season I am thankful that -- for this brief period -- more people celebrate their ...

A Nativity set, or crèche, is a three-dimensional representation of the birth of Jesus Christ. Some elements of a Nativity set are included because they are mentioned in the Bible. Other figures or ...

During the Christmas season, even those who do not know Jesus love the lights and songs. And yet to many, this is all what Christmas is about. Even for Christians who genuinely love Jesus, the holiday ...

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(The Conversation) — A sculpture of the Virgin Mary showing her giving birth to Jesus was recently attacked and beheaded. Called “Crowning” by the artist Esther Strauss, the sculpture had been part of ...