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Under it, principals who choose not to put on nativities could be fined.

From BBC • Dec. 21, 2023

Garabedian assumes the fatherly supporting role of St. Joseph, the carpenter, shown in the background building a domestic shelter reminiscent of those in Renaissance nativities by Giotto or Botticelli.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023

Other nativities gone wrong include the Tennessee play that saw a girl dressed as a sheep kidnap baby Jesus.

From The Guardian • Dec. 18, 2017

DEC. 2-4 Exhibit of 500 ethnic and traditional nativities from 109 different countries and territories around the world; 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2016

They accomplish oneness of nativities, races and policies.

From Foundations of World Unity by `Abdu'l-Bahá