Nativity mug

The Nativity mug can be a gift for sharing the celebration of Christmas with a religious image of Jesus’ birth. The chosen painting accompanies the solemnity’s name and commemoration on the reverse. A personal message can recall a family tradition or explain to whom you want to dedicate this keepsake of the feast.

A painting of Jesus’ birth on the Nativity mug

The depiction shows the Virgin uncovering the Child in the manger before Saint Joseph and the shepherds, with an ox and a lamb. The composition brings together elements of Christmas art and may appeal to someone who appreciates religious Nativity paintings. Choose it as a reminder of a family celebration or the recipient’s connection with a community.

The solemnity celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ and the mystery of the Incarnation in Christian faith. Matthew’s and Luke’s accounts offer different narratives that the liturgy preserves in the Christmas celebrations. The painting expresses an artistic tradition inspired by those accounts and their devotional reception. This background can give meaning to a gift that shares the religious significance of the feast and the memory of the people with whom you celebrate it.

The commemoration on 25 December

The mug carries the name Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the commemoration on 25 December. The reverse identifies the solemnity that inspires the painting. The date expresses the liturgical celebration of Christmas and accompanies the scene to dedicate the gift to that remembrance.

Before ordering, you can rotate the composition in the 3D viewer to examine the image and text from different angles. Selecting Both sides displays two opposing views of the same design, with rotation still available. Choose the handle orientation for a right-handed or left-handed user. The number of mugs you wish to receive is selected separately from the views shown.

We print the composition by sublimation. Choose the printed text language in the customiser and check it in the preview. Choose this gift for the name, history or devotion that connects you with its recipient, and accompany it with a few personal words about why you thought of them. Our collection of religious mugs includes other figures and celebrations, so you can dedicate each gift to someone in your family or community.

Image credits

• Bartolomé Esteban Murillo · Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
• Source and licence on Wikimedia Commons

Frequently asked questions

Which celebration does it recall?
Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, with liturgical commemoration on 25 December. The text is in the selected language.

Which image is used?
A painting of Mary uncovering the Child in the manger before Joseph and the shepherds, with an ox and a lamb.

Can I check both sides?
Yes. Rotate the 3D viewer or choose Both sides to see two opposing views of the same design. Quantity is selected separately.