January 5th
Nacimiento
The Nativity scene or "nacimiento" is put for display in traditional Mexican homes between December 16 (day of the first "Posada") and January 6 (Epiphany Celebration).
They call a nativity scene "une crèche" (fem. - literally "a crib").
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The word "nativity" has Latin roots in the word "natal" which means, from birth. The Nativity scene is the scene focusing on the birth of Jesus Christ.
"Away in a Manger" is one of the Christmas songs that depict the nativity scene.
The Nativity scene takes place in the seson of Winter at Christmas time.
The nativity scene in church is typically referred to as a "manger scene" or a "creche." It depicts the birth of Jesus Christ, usually including figures of Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, shepherds, animals, and the three wise men. This display is commonly set up during the Christmas season to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
a nativity scene
Francis created the first nativity scene (a living one) in the year 1223.
The people usually depicted in a nativity scene are baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph. the shepherds, the Magi, and angels. Animals found in a nativity scene are a donkey and an ox. Camels are also shown.
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.