Vatican unveils Nativity scene, lights Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square

The Vatican has unveiled its Nativity scene and lit the towering Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square. A band and chorus from Italy’s South Tyrol performed at the event.
National Catholic Register

Vatican to Unveil Nativity Scene, Light Up Christmas Tree on Dec. 15

The decorations in St. Peter’s Square will once again have an Italian touch. The day will begin with several audiences with Pope Leo XIV, who will receive in the morning the delegations that donated ...
National Catholic Register

Lessons Learned from Contemplating the Nativity Scene

There are many fond memories and cherished, time-honored traditions, rituals and symbols that mark this time of the year -- the symbols of the Christmas tree, the ritual of decorating it, the ...
NBC New York

Here's how the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is picked, moved and decorated

This tree could be the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree! Many have spotted a towering tree — whether in their community, down their block or even on their property — that seemed large enough, full ...
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Montco’s 200th preserved farm grows Christmas trees

Gerald and Ruthann Sitko are the fourth-generation owners of the Sitko Tree Farm, which began selling Christmas trees in 1920 ...