In Christian tradition, the "Star of Bethlehem" guided wise men to the site of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem more than two millennia ago. Now, viral social media posts are claiming stargazers can see ...

Vernacular name – Star of Bethlehem, Dove’s Dung. NB this use is, in part, based on an interpretation of ambiguous references to imputed substances eaten during the siege of Samaria, documented in the ...

(WHTM) – They’re the bestselling potted plants in both the United States ... the star-shaped leaf patterns symbolized the Star of Bethlehem, and the red leaves represented the Crucifixion.

According to the Gospel of Matthew, the Star of Bethlehem guided three Magi, or wise men, to Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago. After consulting with King Herod of Judea, the men followed the star to ...

Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. Was the “Star of Bethlehem” an actual astronomical event? At this time of year, it’s always open for debate, yet most ...

This week, three bright planets are making that case to be this year's “Star of Bethlehem” or “Christmas Star,” with Jupiter, Mars and Venus all shining brightly. The legend of a bright ...

which means “the Flower of the Holy Night,” a reference to its perceived resemblance to the Star of Bethlehem. Displaying poinsettia plants became a widespread practice throughout Mexico.

That the Star of Bethlehem indicates a direction is also a helpful point of reflection during the Jubilee Year 2025, the Pope ...

(KGTV) — A social media post claimed that on December 21, “The Star of Bethlehem" would shine for the first time since the year 1226. But that is fiction. The post was actually made two years ...

If a star at a distance of 100 light years were to become a supernova, it would be brighter than the full moon. Two of these that were close enough to be very conspicuous are recorded: one ...