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Bethlehem’s Nativity Told Across a Holy Land Journey
A narrative recounts Mary and Joseph’s expedition to Bethlehem, the crowded inn, and the miraculous birth in a cave stable. Angels celebrate the Christ Child as shepherds and Wise Men arrive bearing gifts. Poinsettias trace to Joel Poinsett, US envoy to Mexico and early botanical influence.
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Bethlehem
Jacob
Rachel
Ruth
Israel
Naomi
Joseph
Mary
David
Ian
Christ Child
Eder
Bethlehen
Jesus
Joel Roberts Poinset
Poinsett
Mexico
South Carolina
Robert Buist
Philadelphia
United States
Congress
Van