the Nativity

noun

: the birth of Jesus

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His works take images often seen as belonging exclusively to Europe — such as the Nativity and the Last Supper — and make Black figures and African culture focal points. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 The most important stories of Jesus’ life, the Nativity and Passion, are etched into the basilica’s east and west facades. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 Right now, a synagogue in Iran has been destroyed; the Church of the Nativity has been bombed, along with many ancient sites across Lebanon. — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 7 May 2026 The only portion that was completed during Gaudí's lifetime was the Nativity façade, which faces east to symbolize the rising sun and the birth of Christ. — ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Nativity

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“The Nativity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Nativity. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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