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How St Francis created the Nativity scene, with a miraculous event in 1223
Around the Christmas season, it is common to see a display of the Nativity scene: a small manger with the baby Jesus and his family, shepherds, the three wise men believed to have visited Jesus after his birth and several barnyard animals.One might ask, what are the origins of this tradition?
'I feel safe again' - Christian family enjoy Christmas at home for the first time in eight years
Lina and Elias Ghattas and their two sons fled from Homs when most of the city was destroyed in heavy bombing in 2012.
Queen's Speech: Jesus Christ shows the world how to overcome differences
After a "quite bumpy" year, the Queen invited the nation in her annual Christmas Day speech to follow the example of Christ and set aside their differences.
The light of Christ is 'greater still' than the world's darkness, says Pope in Christmas Day message
The Pope has used his Christmas Day message to remind the world's 1.3 billion Catholics that no matter how dark the world may feel, the light of Christ is "greater still".
A low-key Christmas for Iraq's Christians
In Iraq, where Christians are a persecuted minority, celebrating the birth of Jesus is a dangerous time but even more so this year as a result of deadly protests against the government.
Decking the halls of history: the origins of Christmas decorations
The idea of hanging up decorations in the middle of winter is older than Christmas itself.
Carinal Vincent Nichols asks the nation to move on from 'bitter' Brexit debate
The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has called on the nation to move on from the "bitter" debate over Brexit and see the good in others.
London Bridge terror attack weighs on Archbishop's mind at Christmas
The terrorist attack on London Bridge last month is a theme of the Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas Day sermon at Canterbury Cathedral.
What makes Christmas movies so popular?
If you are one of those people who will settle in this evening with a hot cup of apple cider to watch a holiday movie, you are not alone.
Nearly 200 evangelicals criticise Christianity Today magazine over editorial call for Trump's impeachment
Harvest pastor Greg Laurie and Liberty University president Jerry Falwell are among the nearly 200 evangelical leaders to have signed an open letter condemning Christianity Today magazine's editorial backing the impeachment of Donald Trump.
Bethel Church planning memorial for Kalley Heiligenthal's daughter
Bethel Church is moving ahead with a memorial for the two-year-old daughter of worship leader Kalley Heiligenthal after she tragically died just over a week ago.
How to take the stress out of Christmas
Some years ago, as we approached Christmas, my husband was having chemotherapy treatment. We decided to celebrate Christmas as simply as possible.
Why it's OK for kids to believe in Santa
Many children today know Santa Claus as that jolly man in red who delivers presents to children on Christmas Eve. But the legend of Santa stretches back hundreds of years to a monk named St. Nicholas.
The amazing growth of the Christmas tree
A few hundred years ago, who would have dreamed that the humble Christmas tree would one day be an immense global success? Certainly not Martin Luther, who is said to have decorated a tree with candles to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Nor Prince Albert, who several centuries later set up the first Christmas tree in Windsor Castle.
We stand for Christians everywhere, says Boris Johnson
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has used his Christmas message to speak up for persecuted Christians.
Alleviating the financial hardship of Christian mission workers this Christmas
Caroline Burns, Christian Worker Lead at Stewardship, and Cally Magalhães, a full-time Christian worker, speak to Christian Today about the struggle to make ends meet and how every little bit really does help.