Nativity scene


A Nativity scene (crib (english), krubba, ) is generally a depiction of the birth or birthplace of Jesus. In some cultures, the word for "nativity scene" is also used for any other diorama showing a scene from the life of Jesus.
This gallery shows dioramas showing the Nativity and other scenes from the life of Jesus.
For paintings and other artistic renderings of the Nativity, see also Christmas , Category:Christmas in art and Category:Christmas in Prato.
For tradition in Italy see also:
- Presepe genovese (Italian presepe according Genoa School)
- Presepe napoletano a Maiori (Italian presepe according Napoletanean School)
- Presepi a Prato e Provincia (Cribs in Prato and his province:Catthedral,San Francesco,San Domenico,San Bartolomeo,Santa Maria in La Pieta' and more and in his province(Vergaio,Casale etc))
- Giro dei presepi a Migliana (Cribs tours with many cribs and a nativity scene in all the village of Migliana on the Prato appennines
- Presepi dal Mondo a Poggio a Caiano (PO) (Cribs from all the world at the Institute of the Minim sisters:More than 500 cribs)
Galleries[edit]
Giotto di Bondone: Francis of Assisi founds the crib tradition at Greccio
Lunds domkyrka 2004
Lunds domkyrka 2004
Rome: Spanish steps. 2004
Rome: Spanish steps. 2004
Gutenzell, Southern Germany: Nativity scene (1704), Adoration of the Magi (detail: Holy Family and messenger angels)
Jesus Rides into Jerusalem at Klosterlechfeld, Southern Germany
In Fátima
Traditional nativity scene in Portugal.
In Ulsted Kirke, Denmark
Christkindlimärt in Rapperswil, Switzerland
Krippenbild in Uchtelfangen