13/03/2026
The story of the birth of Jesus Christ, known as the Nativity, is a central event in Christianity and is celebrated during Christmas. It unfolds in the New Testament, primarily in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.
In a town called Nazareth, a young woman named Mary, who was engaged to a man named Joseph, received a visit from the Angel Gabriel. Gabriel announced to her that she would conceive a child by the Holy Spirit and that this child would be the Son of God. Despite her initial fear and confusion, Mary accepted this divine revelation with faith.
During this time, a decree from Emperor Augustus required everyone to return to their ancestral towns for a census. Joseph, being of the lineage of King David, traveled with Mary to Bethlehem, his birthplace. As they arrived in Bethlehem, they found the town overcrowded, and all the inns were full. After much searching, they found a humble stable where Mary could give birth.
In the stable, Mary gave birth to Jesus and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, laying him in a manger, a feeding trough for animals. That night, in the fields nearby, angels appeared to shepherds, announcing the good news of Jesus' birth and encouraging them to visit the newborn Savior. The shepherds hurried to Bethlehem to see the child, filled with awe and joy.
Stars shone brightly in the sky that night, guiding wise men, or magi, from the East who came bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. They followed the star to find Jesus and paid him homage, recognizing him as the promised King.
