The cross was itself a callback to those days in the manger. Jesus, in the horror of execution, screamed out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mark 15:34).

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.

A farm in Claremore is taking us back in time to the original Christmas night. News On 6's Alyssa Miller was live at Shepherd's Cross to share more about its living manger scene with live animals ...

Children walk next to Pope Francis after visiting the Nativity Scene at the conclusion of Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24, 2022.

The Christmas story as the modern world knows it begins when Jesus Christ was born in a manger more than 2,000 years ago. With Mary and Joseph, his earthly parents, making their way to Bethlehem ...

Shepherd's Cross in Claremore celebrates its 34th annual Christmas on the Farm with a live nativity scene, holiday treats, and activities for all ages.

Is a Christmas tree or menorah secular holiday decor? ... perhaps it’s totally OK with your board to put out a manger and cross and know that they will include other religious symbols if asked.

The Christmas story is about God becoming a child, but not in the sense that an infant had all the knowledge and power of God squeezed into a baby form. It’s not about divine shape-shifting.

Pope Francis prays in front of the nativity scene after Christmas Mass Dec. 24, 2022. | Credit: Vatican Media. By Pope Francis Vatican City, Dec 24, 2022 / 13:00 pm ...

Shepherd's Cross in Claremore celebrates its 34th annual Christmas on the Farm with a live nativity scene, holiday treats, and activities for all ages.