Nativity (See also Christmas.) Allusions, Definition, Citation, Reference, Information - Allusion to Nativity (See also Christmas.)

1. Bethlehem birthplace of Jesus. [N.T.: Matthew 2:1]
2. Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar Magi of the Orient pay homage to infant Jesus. [Christianity: Hall, 6]
3. manger cattle trough which served as crib for Christ. [N.T.: Luke 2:7]
4. ox and ass always present in pictures of Christ’s birth. [Christian Art: de Bles, 29; O.T.: Habakkuk 3:4]
5. shepherds notified by angel of the birth of the Messiah. [N.T.: Luke 2:8–17]
6. Star of Bethlehem star in the east which directed the Magi and shepherds to the baby Jesus. [N.T.: Matthew 2:9]
7. swaddling clothes in which Mary wraps her new-born infant. [N.T.: Luke 2:7]
8. three wise men kings of the Orient, come to worship the baby Jesus. [N.T.: Matthew 2:1–2]

Neglectfulness (See CARELESSNESS.)

Nervousness (See INSECURITY.)