[:en]THE BIRTH OF CHRIST
The birth of Christ involved many people. Characters crowd into the scene: Angel Gabriel announced to Mary and foretold the birth of Jesus (Luke 1:28-38). He asked Joseph to accept Mary as his wife. (Mat. 1:20-21). Then the angels appeared to the shepherds pronouncing the arrival of a Savior who will be born in the town of David. (Luke 2: 11-14). The shepherds went to see Jesus and shared the glad tidings of great joy, glorifying and praising God ( Luke 2:16-20). The 3 kings followed the Star and came to the house where Jesus was laid, bowed down and worshiped Him. They presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh (Mat. 2: 7-12) Simeon saw Jesus at the temple, took him in his arms and praises God (Luke 2:25-35). Prophetess Anna gave thanks to God and spoke about the child who is to become the redeemer (Luke 2:36-38)[:]