By Cliff Johnson At first the stable was empty. Then came lights and trees and straw and snow. Then the characters in the nativity scene at St. Nicholas Church in Carver began arriving, two at ...

Using simple shapes, tissue paper, craft sticks, and even toilet paper rolls, these crafts transform ordinary items into beautiful nativity scenes that reflect the spirit of the season.

For the first time in history, a Nativity scene was displayed on the steps of the U.S. Capitol Tuesday, marking what organizers say is a milestone for religious freedom and the First Amendment.