Nativity
Greek church
Did Three Wise Men Really Visit Jesus in the Barn?
One of the most famous parts of the Nativity story—that is, the account of Jesus' birth—is that three wise men, also known as the three kings or the three Magi, came to visit the newly born Jesus while he...
Business
Martha Stewart Sells Nativity Figures She Designed in Prison
As anybody should know by now, there is no way to keep Martha Stewart down; the tireless lifestyle entrepreneur is now even selling Nativity figures that she designed in federal prison.
Yes, you read that right. Stewart, the ever-elegant omnimedia...
Greece
Stray Puppies Seek Refuge in an Outdoor Nativity Scene in Greece
In a moving and somehow very appropriate Christmas scene, a group of stray puppies sought out shelter from the elements in an outdoor creche in the village of Neochori on Mount Pelion.
The adorable puppies kept warm and safe in...
Canada
Canada’s Sunny Greek Christmas
Greeks living in Canada celebrated Christmas in snowy, yet sunny weather. Last week’s snow left the edges of the roads and trees clad in white, while ski resorts near Montreal offered traditional Christmas holidays.
The peak of Christianity was gloriously...