the Holy Family

noun

: Jesus Christ, his mother Mary, and her husband Joseph

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Recent Examples on the Web Children dress as the Holy Family and knock on doors seeking shelter until they are finally welcomed to a table set with small portions of food from the altar. —

Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2023

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