Knitted nativity figures including Mary, Joseph, a donkey and the angel Gabriel have been offering commuters "signs of the Christmas story" throughout December. The touring miniature figures ...

Amy Blok (Mary) and Jonathan Godfrey (Joseph) with Winter the donkey on their way to find a manger at the Levin Christmas Parade in 2020. Photo / Paul Williams Mary and Joseph have a new donkey.

But seeing as the ox and the donkey are just as unbiblical ... the classic line of 'there's no room in the inn' to Mary and Joseph. However, this character does not appear in the Bible - and ...

Joseph and Mary make their way from Nazareth to Bethlehem as the empire ... She lets out screams that startle the goats and make the donkey, still tired from the long journey, anxious. Mary’s ...

While the Gospels make no mention of pooches in the manger on the first Christmas, Ritchie said it makes perfect sense to place the likeness near statues of a sheep, donkey, ox and camel.

Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph are there for sure. Three wise men, a few shepherds. Maybe a donkey, ox and lamb stand nearby in the stable. Centuries of Christmas carols, creches and pageants ...

“The Journey to Bethlehem” recounts Mary and Joseph’s 75-mile journey from ... The trip would take about a week by donkey, the only mode of transportation available to the couple.

Abib, a naughty irresponsible donkey, is purchased by Joseph to transport his wife, Mary, to Bethlehem for the birth of their baby. On the journey, Abib finds himself playing a vital role in the ...