CLAREMORE, Okla. — Shepherd’s Cross in Claremore is holding a living nativity scene with animals and character portrayals. The sheep and cattle ranch said guests can step back in time and journey with ...

Centuries ago, Wise Men traveled from afar to see the Christ child. Now, people don’t even have to leave their cars. They just need to drive over to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Sunday evening.

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Live goats, sheep, maybe even an ornery donkey or two will join angels, shepherds, wise men and the Holy Family for the 29 th annual Living Nativity at Cornerstone Community ...

In some historical Nativity scenes, the shepherds have grossly enlarged thyroid glands — also known today as goiter. It's an apparent symbol of... Why Certain Poor Shepherds In Nativity Scenes Have ...

The Church of the Good Shepherd in Oakton celebrated the holidays early on Saturday, Dec. 2 with a live puppy nativity. The United Methodist Church welcomed church members and Vienna-area residents to ...

The Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Somerville presented a Living Nativity Christmas Story on Dec. 15, on the lawn of the church. Karen Maddock, publicity/marketing manager, said "This was the church ...

A horn player (left) in this detail from a 1694 altar carving by Francesco Antonio d'Alberto in Piedmont, Italy, clearly has a swollen neck that signifies goiter, medical historians say. The thyroid ...

Shepherds in Christmas Nativity scenes that were painted, carved or sculpted hundreds of years ago sometimes have throats with large, abnormal growths. These are realistic depictions of goiter, an ...