1. nativity - Noun
2. Nativity - Proper noun
The coming into life or into the world; birth; also, the circumstances attending birth, as time, place, manner, etc.
A picture representing or symbolizing the early infancy of Christ. The simplest form is the babe in a rude cradle, and the heads of an ox and an ass to express the stable in which he was born.
A representation of the positions of the heavenly bodies as the moment of one's birth, supposed to indicate his future destinies; a horoscope.
Source: Webster's dictionaryThe day of the Nativity of the Mother of God is a day of universal joy, because through the Mother of God, the entire human race was renewed, and the sorrow of the first mother, Eve, was transformed into joy. John of Damascus
All men of genius, and all those who have gained rank in the republic of letters, are brothers, whatever may be the land of their nativity. Napoleon Bonaparte
The Supreme Court has ruled that they cannot have a nativity scene in Washington, D.C. This wasn't for any religious reasons. They couldn't find three wise men and a virgin. Jay Leno
One's nativity is not of his own choosing, but whatever it may be, it is entitled to respect; and all nations have honorable place in the world's family. Paul Harris
I cherish as strong a love for the land of my nativity as any man living. I am proud of her civil, political and religious institutions - of her high advancement in science, literature and the arts - of her general prosperity and grandeur. But I have some solemn accusations to bring against her. William Lloyd Garrison
I auditioned for the role of an angel in the Nativity play at school. I didn't get it. I auditioned for Mary; didn't get it. So I made up the character of the sheep who sat next to Baby Jesus. Nicole Kidman