PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 21, 2012 /Christian Newswire/ -- Today, Friday, December 21, 2012 at 4:00 pm, Catholics, Christians, and faithful will hold a Nativity lighting in the main rotunda at the Rhode Island Statehouse to celebrate that the true meaning of Christmas is the birth of Jesus Christ.
"December 21st is the darkest day of the year and we want to shine light into it, the light of the world - Jesus Christ!" said Christopher Young. He and Kara Russo Young organized the lighting.
In addition to the Nativity lighting, which is next to the menorah and the Christmas tree, participants will sing Christmas carols. All those who wish to share in a beautiful celebration of Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, are invited to attend.
- What: Nativity Lighting
- When: Friday, December 21, 2012, at 4 p.m.
- Where: Rhode Island Statehouse, Main Rotunda, 82 Smith Street, Providence
"So long as these Christmas religious displays and ceremonies are privately sponsored, funded, and held in traditional public forums, they are constitutionally protected," said Thomas Brejcha, President and Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Society.
The Thomas More Society assisted the Youngs with legal counsel and offers legal help to any individuals or citizen groups interested in putting up similar Nativity Scenes -- privately sponsored and funded -- in any traditional public forum in their own towns, villages, or hamlets. The Society can be reached at 312-782-1680, www.thomasmoresociety.org
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