nativity scene
representation of the birth of Christ
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Summary
nativity scene is a form of art[1]. It draws 2,558 Wikipedia views per month (form of art category, ranking #7 of 20).[2]
Key Facts
- Named after: manger of Jesus[3]
- Depicts: Nativity of Jesus[4], Holy Family[5], manger of Jesus[6], adoration of the shepherds[7], adoration of the Magi[8], Biblical Magi[9], ox and donkey[10]
- Subclass of: Christmas tradition[11], work of art[12], diorama[13]
- Part of: liturgical furniture[14]
- Commons category: Nativity scenes[15]
- Topic's main category: Category:Nativity scenes[16]
- Commons gallery: Nativity scene[17]
- Depicted by: Nativity scene in the Palace of Caserta[18], Nativity scene[19], Nativity scene by P. P. Agabito[20], Nativity scenes in the Fondazione Cavallini Sgarbi[21], Nativity scenes of Naples in Galleria Farnese[22], Nativity scenes of Naples in Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen[23], Nativity scenes of Naples in the Metropolitan[24]
- Described by source: Admirabile signum[25]
- Fabrication method: Christmas crib making[26]
- P14483: e/el-belen-origen-historia-y-significado[27]
- P14840: 98[28]
Why It Matters
nativity scene has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] It is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]