baby Jesus
Forget the Magi. Why Italian children await gifts from the good witch
By Rosie Scammell — January 5, 2016
ROME (RNS) While the Western church focuses on the gospel story of the three kings, or Magi, bringing gifts to the baby Jesus, a different tradition is marked outside the Vatican walls.
Topless protestor steals baby Jesus from Vatican
By Laura Turner — December 29, 2014
A radical feminist protestor tried to run away with Baby Jesus at the Vatican on Christmas Day.
At Christmas, the babe in the manger isn’t always white
By Adelle M. Banks — December 14, 2012
(RNS) At this time of year, many Christians dispel the notion of a white baby Jesus by including a Christ child of other colors in Nativity scenes and plays. By Adelle M. Banks.
Christmas’ missing icon: Mary breastfeeding Jesus
By David Gibson — December 10, 2012
(RNS) At its heartwarming core, Christmas is the story of a tender relationship between a new mother and her newborn child. Yet all the familiar images associated with the holy family are missing one obvious element: a breast-feeding infant. And therein lies a tale. By David Gibson.
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