What is the story of the Nativity?

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1. What is the story of the Nativity?
2. Why do they call it a nativity?
3. Is the Nativity a true story?
4. Where is the Nativity story in the Bible?
5. What does the Nativity symbolize?
6. What is the real date of Jesus birth?
7. Will there be a nativity 5?
8. What does the nativity symbolize?
9. What is the true date of Jesus birth?
10. What does the angel represent in the Nativity?
11. What is Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary?
12. Is Nativity 4 coming out?
13. Is Mr Poppy in Nativity?
14. Has a virgin birth ever happened in humans?
15. How did the shepherds learn of Jesus birth?

What is the story of the Nativity?

In the days when Herod was king of Judea, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth in Galilee to announce to a virgin named Mary, who was betrothed to a man named Joseph, that a child would be born to her and she was to name him Jesus, for he would be the son of God and rule over Israel forever.

Why do they call it a nativity?

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus. The word nativity comes from the latin word 'natal' which means birth (and is also where we get the word 'native' from).

Is the Nativity a true story?

The nativity is the traditional Christmas story of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is still regularly performed by schoolchildren in the UK, despite the apparent war on Christmas. However, it being an obviously religious story, it's not very scientifically accurate.

Where is the Nativity story in the Bible?

The New Testament contains two Christmas stories, not one. They appear in Matthew 1–2 and Luke 1–2. ... In the familiar version of the Christmas story, Mary and Joseph travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Because there was no room in the inn, the baby Jesus is born in a stable and placed in a manger.

What does the Nativity symbolize?

But for many Christians throughout the world, no matter the characters, the sight of a nativity still evokes the miracle of Jesus' conception, his humble birth, his ultimate sacrifice and the gift of everlasting life to those who believe. The true meaning of Christmas.

What is the real date of Jesus birth?

December 25 By the fourth century, however, we find references to two dates that were widely recognized — and now also celebrated — as Jesus' birthday: December 25 in the western Roman Empire and January 6 in the East (especially in Egypt and Asia Minor).

Will there be a nativity 5?

Possible future films In an interview, Debbie Isitt said "Nativity 4 has been developed already and so has Nativity 5 – one of them is set 'Down Under' in Australia".

What does the nativity symbolize?

But for many Christians throughout the world, no matter the characters, the sight of a nativity still evokes the miracle of Jesus' conception, his humble birth, his ultimate sacrifice and the gift of everlasting life to those who believe. The true meaning of Christmas.

What is the true date of Jesus birth?

The Virgin Mary, pregnant with the son of God, would hence have given birth to Jesus nine months later on the winter solstice. From Rome, the Christ's Nativity celebration spread to other Christian churches to the west and east, and soon most Christians were celebrating Christ's birth on December 25.

What does the angel represent in the Nativity?

The term angel literally means “messenger,” and it is in this prominent role that angels take part in the Christmas story. An angel appeared to Mary to announce the birth of Christ (Luke 1:26-38). An angel appeared to Joseph telling him that what was conceived in Mary was from the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:20-21).

What is Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary?

The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Nativity of Mary, the Marymas or the Birth of the Virgin Mary, refers to a Christian feast day celebrating the birth of Mary, mother of Jesus. ... Devotion to the innocence of Mary under this Marian title is widely celebrated in many cultures across the globe.

Is Nativity 4 coming out?

Novem (United Kingdom) Nativity Rocks!/Data di uscita

Is Mr Poppy in Nativity?

Marc James Wootton (born 8 February 1975) is an English actor, comedian and writer. He is best known for his role as Mr Poppy in the Nativity!

Has a virgin birth ever happened in humans?

Are natural human virgin births possible? Yes, in theory. However, a number of rare events would have to occur in close succession, and the chances of these all happening in real life are virtually zero.

How did the shepherds learn of Jesus birth?

There were shepherds taking care of their flocks at night. An angel appeared to them and told them not to be afraid as he brought good news, “This very day in David's town your saviour was born – Christ the Lord!” They would find the baby wrapped in cloth, lying in a manger.