English

Noun

nativity play ‎(plural nativity plays)

1. (Christianity) A dramatic depiction of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, commonly performed by children in churches and in Christian schools during the Christmas season.
   • 2008, Kevin Maher, "Dakota Blue Richards has become a girl in 10,000," TimesOnline (UK), 4 Oct. (retrieved 14 Oct. 2008):

     Her most significant role to date had been as a sheep in the school nativity play.

Related terms

• nativity scene

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See also

• mystery play
• passion play