nativity scene

The Nativity Scene: Why It Remains One of America’s Most Beloved Christmas Traditions

Posted on October 20, 2025 by Chris Raymond

Reading Time: 5 minutes

Each December, across front yards, church lawns, city squares, and even state capitols, a familiar scene reappears: a humble manger, a newborn baby, and figures of Mary, Joseph, and the visiting shepherds. For many Americans, the Nativity scene is more than just a decoration; it’s a heartfelt reminder of the story that started Christmas itself. […]

The Origins of the Nativity Scene

Posted on October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 by Chris Raymond

Reading Time: 3 minutes

Introduction Few holiday decorations capture the spirit of Christmas quite like the Nativity scene. Whether displayed in a church, on a front lawn, or even printed on a yard sign, it tells a story that has endured for centuries: the humble birth of Jesus Christ. But where did the tradition of the Nativity scene come […]