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nativity

[nuh-tiv-i-tee, nay-] / nəˈtɪv ɪ ti, neɪ- /








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“Tike” Miller, the Illinois inventor of the Mold-A-Rama, was inspired by a broken figurine in his nativity scene.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

The question, as usual, is whether people are too busy celebrating the story of the nativity to make room at the inn.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 24, 2025

A baby Jesus has been stolen from a Christmas nativity scene in Brussels which sparked an online furore over its faceless depictions of Christianity's holy family.

From Barron's ● Dec. 2, 2025

"It is unfortunate that the decision has been taken to cancel the planned nativity play, but school staff are best placed to make such decisions," he added.

From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2025

The last time it was as full as tonight was on the Christmas nativity play night when I'd been a Scruffy Urchin of Bethlehem.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

Under it, principals who choose not to put on nativities could be fined.

From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2023

In addition, keep an eye out for 300 nativities at the West Richland Christmas Nativity Showcase and an impressive number of holiday bazaars across Pasco, Richland and Kennewick.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 8, 2023

Garabedian assumes the fatherly supporting role of St. Joseph, the carpenter, shown in the background building a domestic shelter reminiscent of those in Renaissance nativities by Giotto or Botticelli.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2023

Other nativities gone wrong include the Tennessee play that saw a girl dressed as a sheep kidnap baby Jesus.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 18, 2017

In nativities, they seem to consider them as indices; but, in horary questions, as causes.

From A Morning's Walk from London to Kew by Richard Phillips




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