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    In the Christian tradition, a nativity scene (also known as a manger scene, crib, crèche (/krɛʃ/ or /kreɪʃ/), or in Italian presepio or presepe, or Bethlehem)...
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    The Neapolitan nativity scene is a representation of the birth of Jesus traditionally set in Naples in the eighteenth century. The Neapolitan crib art...
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    Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees, Christmas lights, nativity scenes, poinsettias, garlands, wreaths, mistletoe, and holly. Additionally...
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    manger scenes depicting the Nativity within or outside of their homes, or attend Nativity plays or Christmas pageants focusing on the Nativity cycle in...
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    Christmas, Santa Claus, and the star of Bethlehem. Advent wreaths, nativity scenes, illuminations, and Moravian stars are popular Christmas decorations...
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    views of the wide Rieti Valley. Francis presented the first living Nativity scene in a nearby cave in December 1223. The Saint Francis of Assisi legendarium...
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    Caganer (category Sculptures of the Nativity of Jesus)
    [kəɣəˈne]) is a figurine depicted in the act of defecation appearing in nativity scenes in Catalonia and neighbouring areas such as Andorra, Valencia, Balearic...
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    East Busway. Each year a nativity scene, goes on display in the building's courtyard. It is larger than the original nativity, and is the only authorized...
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    garlands. After presenting their gifts and reverencing the altar and Nativity scene, the kings take special seats of honor and assist at the High Mass....
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    February 2. Traditional decorations displayed on this holiday include nativity scenes, poinsettias, and Christmas trees. The season begins with celebrations...
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    The Church of the Nativity, or Basilica of the Nativity, is a basilica located in Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine. The grotto holds a prominent religious...
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    The Nativity of Jesus has been a major subject of Christian art since the 4th century. The artistic depictions of the Nativity or birth of Jesus, celebrated...
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    crucifixion and the blood he shed. The tradition of the nativity scene comes from Italy. Nativity scenes are known from 10th-century Rome. They were popularised...
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    Rights-era legislation of the mid-1960s. In December 2016, a courthouse nativity scene in Colfax drew a complaint from the New Orleans chapter of the American...
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    Christmas'). The tradition of the nativity scene comes from Italy. One of the earliest representation in art of the nativity was found in the early Christian...
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    numerous dioramas by nativity scene makers, or a single nativity scene they put out, and town halls generally put out a nativity scene in the central square...
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    of the placement of a nativity scene at Green Bay's city hall. Before the case was heard, the city removed the nativity scene. The judge then dismissed...
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    Saint Francis of Assisi devised the first living Nativity scene (in Italian: presepe). The Nativity scene tradition continues there to this day, and a memorial...
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  • Jesus Christ Nativity of Jesus in art, any depiction of the nativity scene Nativity (Campin), a 1420 panel painting by Robert Campin Nativity (Christus)...
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    from the outdoor nativity scene in Jönköping in Sweden, once thrown into the nearby lake of Vättern. This has led to the nativity scene, resembling a wooden...
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    conflict of the Fifth Crusade. In 1223, he arranged for the first live nativity scene as part of the annual Christmas celebration in Greccio. According to...
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    stockings, candy canes, setting out cookies and milk, the creation of Nativity scenes depicting the birth of Jesus Christ and giving gifts to others. Christmas...
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    largest nativity scene in the world[citation needed]. The statues were made with recycled materials. The lighting of the luminous nativity scene takes place...
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    Other aspects of Polish Christmas include nativity plays called "Jasełka" or "Herody", outdoor nativity scenes, the singing of carols, notably "God Is Born"...
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    Feast of the Ass (category Nativity of Jesus)
    adaptation of the pagan feast Cervulus, integrating it with the donkey in the nativity story. In connection with the biblical stories, the celebration was first...
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    the Magi as legendary rather than historical figures. Traditional nativity scenes depict three "wise men" visiting the infant Jesus on the night of his...
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    earliest infancy, as king of the earth. The adoration scene was often used to represent the Nativity, one of the most indispensable episodes in cycles of...
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  • Crèche or creche (from Latin cripia "crib, cradle") may refer to: Nativity scene, a group of figures arranged to represent the birth of Jesus Christ...
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    life-size nativity scene (crib or creche) built by Giovanni Velita, with live animals. This is the first Nativity play. However, more formal Nativity plays...
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    often set up during Advent. These Christmas decorations include the Nativity Scene, Christmas tree, Moravian star, Illuminations and various Christmas...
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