Christmas Nativity Narrative From Bethlehem Stable
The tale recounts Caesar Augustus issuing a tax decree, Joseph and Mary traveling to Bethlehem, Mary delivering a son wrapped in swaddling clothes in a manger, shepherds in the field receiving angelic news, and all who heard marveling at the events as they worshipped. The shepherds visit, spread the word, and Mary treasured these things in her heart.
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