In the western Christian version of the nativity story ... The story of the wise men has inspired artists for generations, as evidenced by this painting by Gerard David a 16th-century Dutch ...

Christmas Nativity scenes around the world feature a familiar cast of characters: Jesus, Mary, Joseph, an angel or two, some barnyard animals, shepherds and, of course, the three wise men led by a ...

The nativity story follows Mary and Joseph from being told they will have a baby by the angel Gabriel, through to the birth of Jesus and the visits from the shepherds and wise men. The story of ...

A nativity scene refers to the exhibition of art works and artefacts representing the birth of Christian martyr Jesus. Every year as the world draws closer to Christmas enthusiasts reinterpret the ...

(The Conversation) — The Christmas story ... and churches. While Nativity sets focus on the holy family, they can also include an angel, the three wise men bringing gifts, shepherds or some ...

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