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the Nativity
noun [S] /nəˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
/-ə.t̬i/ Definition
› the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated by Christians at ChristmasThe Bible - people, events and placesReligious festivalsCelebrations, parties and special occasions
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