The Christmas tree and Nativity scenes will remain in place through the Christmas season, until Jan. 7, 2024, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.

Now our Board, at the insistence of some disgruntled residents, want to include things such as a manger. We are concerned that this would open the door to a hodgepodge of religious artifacts.

VATICAN CHRISTMAS: The Vatican illuminated this year's Christmas tree and unveiled the nativity scene for the holiday season on Saturday (12/7). The 95-foot-tall red spruce hails from a forest in ...

The manger scene has a special place near the Christmas tree or in another place where family members can reflect and pray during the Christmas season. It is blessed each year on Christmas eve or ...

WASHINGTON WATCHThe scene at the Paul VI chapel in the Vatican’s St Peter’s Square was quite moving. Pope Francis had come to thank those who had donated the chapel’s Christmas tree and the ...

To keep your real Christmas tree looking fresh for longer and extend its life, we called on the expertise of David Johnson, technical and category manager at The Underfloor Heating Store.

“For some, Christmas decorations bring endless cheer and they almost can’t bear to part with them once the holiday season ends,” recognises David Sumner, sales manager at Christmas Tree World.

A Christmas tree is secular, as is a picture of Santa, and a menorah. In contrast, a manger, cross or Star of David are very likely to be considered religious symbols. So, I do tend to agree with ...