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29 de jun. de 2024 · This nativity scene is a work of Dutch painter Gerrit van Honthorst, also called Gherardo delle Notti because of his peculiar compositions in nocturnal lighting influenced by Caravaggio that he met in Rome in the first decades of the 17th century.
Hace 6 días · "The Nativity Story" ("Natividad", en la cartelera en España) recrea los meses previos al nacimiento de Jesús, teniendo como protagonistas centrales a María y José.
Hace 1 día · For the Christian celebration of Christmas, the viewing of the Nativity play is one of the oldest Christmastime traditions, with the first reenactment of the Nativity of Jesus taking place in 1223 AD in the Italian town of Greccio.
19 de jun. de 2024 · In a more specific context, it often relates to the birth of Jesus Christ, especially during the Christmas season. The term is also used in astrology. Here, it describes the position of the stars at the time of a person’s birth, which some believe influences their personality and future.
27 de jun. de 2024 · The Nativity façade is the unique part of the temple directly built by Gaudí. When Gaudí died in 1926 only the tower of San Barnabas was totally finished and the other three very much advanced. This façade has been recently declared WORLD HERITAGE by the UNESCO.
Hace 4 días · The corresponding terms in other languages—Navidad in Spanish, Natale in Italian, Noël in French—all probably denote nativity. The German word Weihnachten denotes “hallowed night.” Since the early 20th century, Christmas has also been a secular family holiday , observed by Christians and non-Christians alike, devoid of ...
24 de jun. de 2024 · The universal Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. This feast, a segment of Advent in the season of Ordinary Time, makes us aware of the wonderful inner ...
