A representation of the nativity scene showing the birth of Jesus, or a nursery or day-care facility for young children (French origin).
From French 'crèche,' which may derive from Old Norse 'kripja' meaning manger or feeding trough. Related to the idea of a crib or enclosed place for care.
Christmas nativity scenes with miniature figures—crèches—became wildly popular in 13th-century Italy and remain a cherished tradition, proving that humans have always been drawn to intricate miniature dioramas.
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