Nativity scene

The Nativity in miniature is theme of crèche collection

Kay Melchor's collection of miniature crèches started inauspiciously. "I had a cheap plastic one when I was a child," she recalls. "Then I bought one

by Linda Hubbard
on December 24, 2011

Nativity scene on Cotton St. adds new figures – and some new twists and turns

The Nativity scene at 455 Cotton St. in west Menlo Park is once again in place, with the three Wise Men making their way across

by Linda Hubbard
on December 18, 2010

Three Wise Men approach the manger at Nativity scene on Cotton St. in Menlo Park

When last checked on 10 days ago, the Three Wise Men were at the far end of the lawn, almost the farthest point they could

by Linda Hubbard
on December 23, 2009

Three wise men on the move

To delight of neighborhood children, the three wise men - part of a Nativity scene at 455 Cotton St. - are once again inching their

by Linda Hubbard
on December 12, 2009

Anyone else remember the life-size Nativity scene in Fremont Park?

Many decades ago, there were two landmarks that reliably appeared in downtown Menlo Park to mark the holiday season.  A Santa house would be erected

by Linda Hubbard
on November 29, 2009