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<\/a><\/div>\ncopyright image by Pixabay<\/a><\/p>\n Far, Far Away on Judea’s Plains – a stable where the Christ child was born and laid in a trough (a long, narrow open container for animals to eat or drink out of) functioning as a crib. That is what Christmas is all about – a stable with mother Mary, father Joseph and the Christ child surrounded by stable animals – the perfect fitting for the King of Kings: <\/li>\n guiding the wise men from the east who seek the Christ child to present Him with the precious gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh We don’t know where the wise men came from or their number. It has been assumed to be three since three gifts were presented:<\/li>\n we know what gold is, but what about frankincense and myrrh? These aromatic resins are valued commodities that were part of middle Eastern trade routes. Frankincense and myrrh were desired for personal, religious and medicinal purposes:<\/li>\n that overlooks the nativity event from a hill nearby. Bethlehem was an insignificant village just a short distance from Jerusalem. However, it did have its favorite son – Bethlehem was the birthplace of King David.<\/li>\n not in this image – however, the shepherds play a big part in the Christmas story. According to the Gospel of Luke, Chapter Two, there were shepherds tending their flocks at night. Suddenly and angel appeared and said unto them, <\/li>\n May this season open your hearts to those who need a helping hand. Give the gift of yourself by feeding the poor, clothing the naked, visiting the sick … by ministering unto those who need a friendly smile and hand.\n\n\nIt’s Christmas Eve – what do you see in the image above?<\/h2>\n
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Nativity scene:<\/h5>\n
And then there is the star:<\/h5>\n
What is frankincense and myrrh:<\/h5>\n
O little town of Bethlehem:<\/h5>\n
No sign of the shepherds:<\/h5>\n
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