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A nativity scene without Jews, Arabs, Africans or refugees. (Original Post) ehrnst Dec 2016 OP
A pastoral scene. I like it. nt. marybourg Dec 2016 #1
Technically MosheFeingold Dec 2016 #2
I like the basics NightWatcher Dec 2016 #3
Arabs? Well possibly the shepherds were Bedouins? FarCenter Dec 2016 #4
Nativity scene Deuxcents Dec 2016 #5
Welcome to DU, Deuxcents! pinboy3niner Dec 2016 #6
Welcome to DU Deuxcents! I like your name :-) Maru Kitteh Dec 2016 #8
I believe they get tossed on the dung heap Brother Buzz Dec 2016 #7

MosheFeingold

(3,051 posts)
2. Technically
Wed Dec 14, 2016, 11:51 AM
Dec 2016

The alleged "wise men" were purported to be Persians, probably Zoroastrians, which are not Arabs.

Or so I understand. Obviously not an expert.

 

FarCenter

(19,429 posts)
4. Arabs? Well possibly the shepherds were Bedouins?
Wed Dec 14, 2016, 12:27 PM
Dec 2016

Refugees? The fact that Joseph didn't make reservations for a room at an inn doesn't make him and Mary refugees.

Deuxcents

(16,176 posts)
5. Nativity scene
Sat Dec 17, 2016, 10:59 PM
Dec 2016

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