Nativity scene

A Nativity scene (also called a crèche or a manger scene) is a depiction of Jesus' birth as described in the gospels of Matthew and Luke in the Holy Bible. It is usually displayed around Christmas by various Christians either as a living diorama using actors or as a static diorama. The exhibit has figures representing the infant Jesus, his mother Mary, and Joseph. Other characters from the Nativity story such as shepherds, the Magi, and angels may be displayed near the manger in a barn (or cave) intended to accommodate farm animals. A donkey and an ox are typically depicted in the scene, as well as camels belonging to the Magi.

In the EMPATH: The Luckiest Smurf story series, Tapper displays a small Nativity scene in his tavern which was created by Sculptor Smurf according to Tapper's descriptions. He considers it a more fitting decoration for his tavern around that time of season than the standard Christmas tree that is usually placed in the village square.