The Svea Lutheran Church held its annual Christmas service with a live Nativity scene on Dec. 25, 2024. The event was hosted by Debbie and Dale Tonsfeldt at their barn near Blomkest. Youth ...

A toothpick-sized Mary and Joseph, adorned in traditional American farm clothes, stand inside of a glittery, snowy depiction of the iconic Lancaster County Star Barn.

This “adorable” scene, as described by Star Barn steward David Abel, is one of 100 Nativity scenes from around the world that is on display at the Vatican this Christmas. R. Michael Palan ...