im sure there is a correct name for the whole thing....
2006-11-27 09:46:13 · 6 answers · asked by ZappBranagan 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
there is a proper word for the thing as a collective probably in the bible....any bashers out there?
2006-11-27 09:49:53 · update #1
They are called Presepi (presepe singular) in Italy, which is derived from Latin. They are big business in Italy, often large walk in displays, similar in size to Santa's grotto
2006-11-27 10:04:37 · answer #1 · answered by oranda lady 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you're wrong, nativity scene is the representation of the birth of Christ. There's no collective name for it as it is a single happening, you can have plural, as you can have numerous representations of it, i.e.
For the Christmas season, two Nativity Scenes are put on display at the Vatican. The first is put inside the Vatican Basilica. The second, placed in the Piazza San Pietro before the Christmas Tree, was made by Saint Vincent Pallotti.
2006-11-27 17:51:27 · answer #2 · answered by Splishy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A static 3-d scene like that is often called tableau (but that word isn't restricted to just nativity scenes).
2006-11-27 18:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by Hal W 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Creche
2006-11-27 17:48:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A herd of nativities - don't have to be a b. basher to be clever you know!!!!
2006-11-27 19:01:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
bombaskled
2006-11-27 17:51:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋