But perhaps we can excuse the many cultural representations of the nativity that veer from the brief biblical accounts. The account of Jesus’ birth in Luke 2 is only four lines long, after all. So ...

The Christmas crib depicts the birth of Jesus, serving as a reminder of the holiday's true meaning. Key elements include the Holy Family, the manger, shepherds, angels, the Magi, the star ...

The account of Jesus' birth in Luke 2 is only four lines long, after all. So it's no wonder so many of the well-loved elements of the Christmas story are embellishments to an otherwise sparse text.

So it’s no wonder so many of the well-loved elements of the Christmas story are embellishments to an otherwise sparse text.