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In Slovakia, nativity scenes first appeared in early medieval times, but their history goes back much further. The first known depiction of the miracle birth was by St Francis of Assisi (1182-1226), using live animals, three years before he died. The custom then spread across Europe. Mangers were built in churches and monasteries, later becoming part of medieval church activities, where local believers re-enacted the birth of their Lord. The next step in the development of nativity scenes was in the late-Gothic period. Wing-altars with the central theme of Jesus' birth or the Adoration of the Magi were built. The Baroque period saw the introduction of large nativity scenes - engrossing depictions with many life-size figures. Gradually people wanted to have a nativity scene in their home, which meant smaller ones started to appear. Craftsmen, amateur artists, partly trained woodcarvers, self-taught peasants, and miners created these folk works. Nativity scenes started to appear in Slovak churches and monasteries in early medieval times. The most famous of these is the 16th century work by Master Pavol of Levoča. At the end of the 18th century, the authorities of the monarchy ordered the removal of the depiction of the holy scene from churches. However, rather than wiping them out, this just encouraged craftsmen to build them secretly, causing a boom that lasted into the first decades of the 20th century. The Slovak nativity scenes were mainly made of wood, sometimes paper. They varied a lot. The most beautiful and largest are from Central Slovakia, from the towns of Bansk
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What Christmas song depicts the nativity scene?
"Away in a Manger" is one of the Christmas songs that depict the nativity scene.
What is a Christmas creche?
a nativity scene
In what season does the nativity scene take place?
The Nativity scene takes place in the seson of Winter at Christmas time.
What is another name fora Christmas manger scene?
nativity scene
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What is a Christmas creche more commonly known as?
A Christmas creche is commonly known as a nativity scene. or as a manger scene. St Fancis of Assisi created the first nativity scene in 1223 in Greccio, Italy.
What is another name for the nativity?
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.
Does the British Isles use a Nativity Scene at Christmas?
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What is the nativity scene called in Venezuela?
In Venezuela the Nativity Scene is called the Nacimiento. These are elaborate displays in most homes during the Christmas season.
What is the main holiday decorations in most Mexican home?
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Can you give me a sentence with nativity?
At Christmas, we set up a Nativity scene, with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus.
Where can one find Christmas nativity scenes?
Christmas nativity scenes are everywhere during the Christmas season, ranging from places such as churches, to someone's front yard. Some even have the nativity scene around their Christmas tree, or even on a table.
