The Nativity of Jesus refers to the birth of Jesus Christ, a central figure in Christianity. According to the New Testament, Jesus was born in Bethlehem to the Virgin Mary and her husband Joseph. This event is celebrated by Christians around the world on Christmas Day, symbolizing the arrival of the Messiah. The Nativity story includes key elements such as the visit of the shepherds and the Magi, who followed a star to find the newborn Jesus. The Nativity scene often depicts these figures, along with animals and the manger, representing the humble circumstances of Jesus' birth.