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A2nounmaschile

ilil presepe

Nativity scene / crèche

Plural

presepi

Pronunciation

il pre-SE-pe

About this word

St. Francis of Assisi created the first living Nativity scene in 1223. The Neapolitan presepe is an art form — artisans on Via San Gregorio Armeno in Naples create elaborate figures year-round.

Examples

Montiamo il presepe ogni anno il 6 dicembre.

We set up the Nativity scene every year on December 6.

Il presepe di Napoli è famoso per le statuine artigianali.

Naples' Nativity scene is famous for its handcrafted figurines.

Related Words

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