The Historic Significance of Greccio’s Living Nativity and Saint Francis

The Very First Living Nativity In Greccio, Italy Greccio is a historic Italian village renowned for its deep connection to St. Francis of Assisi, particularly as the site of the very first Living Nativity scene, which he created in the early 13th century which marked a pivotal moment in Christian tradition, emphasizing the nativity ofContinue reading “The Historic Significance of Greccio’s Living Nativity and Saint Francis”

Celebrating The Nativity

The Nativity By Pier Maria Bagnadore The Nativity has been the subject of overwhelmingly the largest number of paintings, frescoes and mosaics in the world since the seventh century. Today’s offering is The Nativity by Pier Maria Bagnadore (1550–1627) an Italian painter of the late-Renaissance or Mannerist period. He was active mainly in his nativeContinue reading “Celebrating The Nativity”

The Nativity In Art

Nativity of Jesus Christ in Leeds Cathedral The Nativity has been the subject of overwhelmingly the largest number of paintings, frescoes, mosaics and stained glass windows in the world since the seventh century. Today’s offering is The stained glass window depicting the Nativity of Jesus Christ in Leeds Cathedral, England. These windows are significant forContinue reading “The Nativity In Art”

A Blatant Commercial Plug

We’re Judi and Dennis and we are The Intentional Travelers. If we aren’t traveling we try and stay busy as much as possible. I devote time to this website (probably more than I should) and working with my photographs and graphics. Judi spends a fair amount of time planning our future trips, but as aContinue reading “A Blatant Commercial Plug”

Celebrating The Holidays At Sea

Holidays Are A Really Special Time On Cruise Ships If you like cruising but never thought about a special holiday cruise maybe you should look into taking a cruise with your family for a holiday. The best thing about holiday cruising is the opportunity to relax and unwind while enjoying beautiful ocean views as theContinue reading “Celebrating The Holidays At Sea”

Celebrating Holidays At Sea

Holidays Are A Special Time On Cruise Ships, Especially Christmas And Halloween If you like cruising but never thought about a special holiday cruise, maybe you should look into taking a cruise with your family for a holiday. The best thing about holiday cruising is the opportunity to relax and unwind while enjoying beautiful oceanContinue reading “Celebrating Holidays At Sea”