nativity play
Word forms: plural nativity plays
countable noun
A nativity play is a play about the birth of Jesus, usually one performed by children at Christmas time.
nativity play in British English
(nəˈtɪvɪtɪ pleɪ)
noun
a play which children do at Christmas which tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ
Ellie played an angel in the school nativity play.
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