nativity figure

Bethlehem stable statuette

A nativity figure is any of the figurines depicting the birth of Jesus Christ, typically arranged in a nativity scene during the Christmas season.

The standard cast includes the infant Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds, wise men, angels, and animals like donkeys and sheep: She unwrapped each nativity figure carefully before setting up the crèche.

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Joseph · holy family · shepherds · little drummer boy · wise men · three kings · Christmas · Christmas decoration · crib · Bethlehem · straw · donkey · ox · angel · star · infant · swaddling · creche

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type of christmas decoration

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Peak decoration for conifers

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religious vs. secular holiday symbolism

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Tool for cracking shells

candy cane · gingerbread man

religious tradition represented

nativity figuremenorah

Jewish ceremonial lampstand

dreidel

Family

nativity, native, nation, national, nationality, nationalize, nationalization, nationalist, nationalism

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G