How to make a Christmas nativity scene | Life and Fun Story

The Vatican's Christmas Nativity scenes go beyond tradition, aiming to convey a present-day message of Christmas. The main display in St. Peter's Square is joined by more than 100 Nativity scenes from countries around the world, as the Vatican prepares for Pope Leo's first Christmas since his election. CNN's Christopher Lamb reports. | CNN

In its present form, the custom of displaying figures depicting the birth of Christ owes its origin to St. Francis of Assisi, who made the Christmas crèche for Christmas Eve of 1223. | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Have you watched the evening unveiling of this year's Vatican Nativity scene, made of sand? It was revealed at dusk in St. Peter's Square, with Christmas carols in the air; the footage is sure to get you in the holiday spirit! #VaticanNativity #SandSculpture | Aleteia English