nativity scene
nounmasculine/pɾɨˈzɛpju/medium
pre·sé·pi·o
Definition
A depiction of the birth of Jesus with figures of the Holy Family, animals, and shepherds, traditional at Christmas. Figuratively, a messy or chaotic place.
The family sets up the nativity scene every year.
The kids' room is a complete nativity scene (mess).
Common collocations
set up the nativity scenenativity scene figuresliving nativity
Etymology
Do latim 'praesepium' (estábulo, manjedoura).