les santons
Nativity figurines
There are a number of places where one can purchase nativity figurines. They are commonly found in Christmas specific stores and through retailers like Avon.
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Jesus' birthday, Christmas, the birth of Jesus The nativity scene popularly displayed at Christmas is also called a crèche or manger scene, a three dimensional display depicting the Nativity.
The nativity scene is called "crèche" (feminine noun) in French.
The little figures placed in a crib scene are commonly referred to as "nativity figurines" or "nativity set figures." These typically depict the Holy Family, including Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, along with other characters such as shepherds, angels, and animals. Nativity scenes are often displayed during the Christmas season to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
They call a nativity scene "une crèche" (fem. - literally "a crib").
Sontons has no meaning, but les santons are small hand-painted clay figurines used in French nativity scenes. These little figurines are people going to see the Holy Family and are sometimes bringing gifts or kneeling, etc. The sizes range from a centimeter to three inches. The smaller figures represent people far away.
creche
A Creche.
the Nativity - Noël
Shabtis are the figurines in Tutankhamuns tomb.