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Nativity
1. the birth of Jesus Christ 2. the feast of Christmas as a commemoration of this 3. a. an artistic representation of the circumstances of the birth of Christ b. (as modifier): a Nativity play Nativity See also Christmas. Neglectfulness (See CARELESSNESS.) Nervousness (See INSECURITY.) Bethlehem birthplace of Jesus. [N.T.: Matthew 2:1] Magi of the Orient pay homage to infant Jesus. [Christianity: Hall, 6] cattle trough which served as crib for Christ. [N.T.: Luke 2:7] always present in pictures of Christ’s birth. [Christian Art: de Bles, 29; O.T.: Habakkuk 3:4] notified by angel of the birth of the Messiah. [N.T.: Luke 2:8–17] star in the east which directed the Magi and shepherds to the baby Jesus. [N.T.: Matthew 2:9] in which Mary wraps her new-born infant. [N.T.: Luke 2:7] kings of the Orient, come to worship the baby Jesus. [N.T.: Matthew 2:1–2] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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