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[[File:Grotto of the Nativity Orthodox Altar.jpg|280px|thumb|[[Church Altars Gallery|Altar]] of the Nativity, Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, [[State of Palestine|Palestinian]] Territories.]]  

[[File:Grotto of the Nativity Orthodox Altar.jpg|280px|thumb|[[Church Altars Gallery|Altar]] of the Nativity, Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem, [[State of Palestine|Palestinian]] Territories.]]  

'''The Nativity''' refers to the story of the birth of [[Jesus]] as recorded in the [[Bible]] where He was visited by [[Wise Men]] from the East who had been following the [[Bethlehem Star]] and from shepards nearby who were visited by a host of [[angels]].  Jesus himself was in a manger in a stable or cave with [[Mary]] and [[Joseph of Nazareth|Joseph]].

'''The Nativity''' refers to the story of the birth of [[Jesus]] as recorded in the [[Bible]] where He was visited by [[Wise Men]] from the East who had been following the [[Bethlehem]] Star and from shepherds nearby who were visited by a host of [[angels]].  Jesus himself was in a manger in a stable or cave with [[Mary]] and [[Joseph of Nazareth|Joseph]].

The recreation of nativity scenes has been popular in Christian culture, especially around [[Christmas]] time.  The scenes usually have three wise men, although the number of men is not stated in the text, only that they brought three gifts.  Also, it is believed that the wise men did not arrive until some time after the birth, but they are still included in traditional nativity scenes.

The recreation of nativity scenes has been popular in Christian culture, especially around [[Christmas]] time.  The scenes usually have three wise men, although the number of men is not stated in the text, only that they brought three gifts.  Also, it is believed that the wise men did not arrive until some time after the birth, but they are still included in traditional nativity scenes.