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   nativity

   /nəˈtɪvɪti/

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   • 1. the occasion of a person's birth: "the place of my nativity"
   • ▪ a horoscope relating to the time of birth; a birth chart. dated
   • 2. the birth of Jesus Christ.
   • ▪ a picture, carving, or model representing Jesus Christ's birth: "a little crib surrounded with nativity figures"
   • ▪ the Christian festival of Christ's birth; Christmas.
   • ▪ a nativity play.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French nativite, from late Latin nativitas, from Latin nativus ‘arisen by birth’ (see native).

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   What does Nativity mean?

   • Get Word of the Day daily email! The meaning of NATIVITY is the process or circumstances of being born : birth; especially Nativity : the birth of Jesus. Did you know?

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   Where did the word Nativity come from?

   • The first records of the word nativity come from before 1150. It comes from the Middle French nativite, meaning “the feast of the birth of Jesus.” It ultimately derives from the Latin nātivitās, meaning “birth.” Although nativity can mean “birth” or “birthplace,” it’s not commonly used in this way.

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   What is a Nativity play based on?

   • A Nativity play is based on the scene of Jesus’ birth. In the UK, it is traditional for primary school pupils to perform this play, usually involving children acting out the roles of Jesus, Mary, Joseph, three kings (or wise men), angels, and shepherds.

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   Why is Nativity important in early Christian art?

   • Nativity, a theme in Christian art depicting the newborn Jesus with the Virgin Mary and other figures, following descriptions of Christ’s birth in the Gospels and Apocrypha. It was a very important subject for Early Christian art because it emphasized the reality of the Incarnation.

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   Nativity means the birth of Jesus or the process or circumstances of being born. Learn the word history, synonyms, examples, and related terms of nativity from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Nativity means the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated by Christians at Christmas. It can also refer to a model or picture of the Nativity, or a play that tells the story of Jesus' birth.

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   Sep 20, 2023 · Nativity means birth, and refers to the birth of Jesus Christ and other significant figures in history and culture. Learn about the etymology, biblical, artistic, and global perspectives of the term, and how it is celebrated in different ways.

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   Nativity means the birth of Jesus Christ or something related to it, such as a festival, a scene, or a play. Learn more about the origin, usage, and synonyms of nativity from Dictionary.com.

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   Nativity, a theme in Christian art depicting the newborn Jesus with the Virgin Mary and other figures, following descriptions of Christ’s birth in the Gospels and Apocrypha. It was a very important subject for Early Christian art because it emphasized the reality of the Incarnation.

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   Nativity means birth, especially the place, conditions, or circumstances of being born. It can also refer to the birth of Jesus, a representation of this event, or a horoscope of a person's birth.

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    Nativity means the birth of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated by Christians at Christmas. It can also refer to a representation of this event in art, or a horoscope based on one's birth.