Live Nativity
Watch out for the sheep: Live animals bring spectacle and humor to Nativity scenes
By Bob Smietana — December 16, 2022
(RNS) — Though they aren't mentioned in the Bible Christmas story, live animals have been part of nativity scenes since the 1200s. But sometimes things go awry, including a recent case of cows on the loose.
Drive-thru live Nativities are tailor-made for a COVID-19 Christmas
By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 4, 2020
(RNS) — It’s an idea whose time has come as the pandemic stretches into the Christmas season.
Homeowner wins legal fight over nativity with 200,000 Christmas lights and a camel
By Bob Smietana — December 24, 2018
SPOKANE, Wash. (RNS) — A federal court recently ruled in favor of Jeremy and Kristy Morris, whose live nativity at their home attracts hundreds of spectators.
’Tis the season for animal rights
By David Gibson — December 18, 2016
Live Nativity scenes aren't even historically accurate. We don't need to exploit our four-legged friends to keep the magic of the holiday season.
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