nativity play
Manger scene performance
A nativity play is a theatrical production depicting the birth of Jesus Christ, typically performed by children during the Christmas season.
The standard elements include Mary, Joseph, the infant Jesus, shepherds, angels, wise men, and often a donkey and sheep.
These plays are fixtures of church services and school holiday programs in Christian communities: My daughter played an angel in the nativity play.
- childrenYoung human beings
- primary schoolEarly childhood education institution
- JosephCommon masculine given name
- baby JesusNewborn in the manger
- MaryCommon feminine name
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