Margi Colerick has taken the collection of nativity scenes to a new level, with 60 tubs full of sculptures weighing around 1,500 pounds. “It takes two weeks, several days, to put up, ...
Read More »St. Francis of Assisi created first Nativity scene 800 years ago
The familiar Nativity scenes that decorate many homes, churches and public spaces turn 800 years old this year. St. Francis of Assisi arranged the first manger scene in 1223 and included live ...
Read More »Silver Dollar City inspires with Christmas celebrations
When it comes to the holiday season, many families are making Silver Dollar City a part of their Christmas celebrations. My wife Anita and I traveled with family last weekend to experience ...
Read More »Eureka Springs backs down, will not force removal of nativity from city park
The mayor of Eureka Springs, Ark., says he will now allow a nativity scene to remain on city property. The city earlier moved to force the removal of the 72-year-old display, which ...
Read More »Christians defy mayor’s order to remove nativity scene from Eureka Springs, Ark. park
Christians in Eureka Springs, Ark., are defying an order from the city’s mayor to remove a nativity scene from a local park. Randall Christy, executive director of the Passion Play, said this ...
Read More »Festival of Lights tells the story of “The Greatest Gift” at Gary’s Berries Christmas celebration
Christmas is often a time where families come together to celebrate their love for one-another, creating memories by taking family pictures, enjoying traditions like watching Christmas movies or listening to carols…and of ...
Read More »Local artist brings visuals to poems in unexpected ways
“I wanted to put pictures into poems, give voice to a visual,” says Hasna Sal of her new book, Poems In Glass. The visuals are turning heads. Her book launch was recently ...
Read More »Is this week’s meeting of planets the Star of Bethlehem?
Few would disagree that COVID-2020 has been a year like no other in any of our lifetimes. We could all certainly use a little extra Christmas cheer this season. How about a ...
Read More »What was so significant about the virgin birth?
The centerpiece of the Christmas season is the birth of Jesus. Popular Christmas songs, various figurine displays and holiday sermons all make it prominent. But what is it about Jesus’ birth specifically, ...
Read More »Kanye West debuts new opera, ‘Mary’ for Christmas
The new opera Mary, produced by Kanye West, debuted this weekend in Miami to rave reviews. The production is a follow-up to “Nebuchadnezzar,” his first opera production that played in Los Angeles. West’s ...
Read More »Mystery of Christmas back as Kansas City tradition that tells true story of Christmas
The true meaning of Christmas should never be a mystery. While the Christmas season is one time of year when culture acknowledges Christianity in the form of buildings decked with lights and ...
Read More »Christmas memories: Mysterious nativity set prompts prayer for previous owners
So…the back story: My husband, Bob, and I were in Belton, Missouri, visiting a couple of antique stores. I came across this entire Willow Tree nativity set and instantly fell in love ...
Read More »Nativity joins Christmas tree at MO Governor’s mansion
The theme of this year’s Christmas exhibit at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion is “Down Home Missouri Christmas.” As part of the decorations, a 40-foot Norway spruce arrived at the Missouri Governor’s mansion ...
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