Jesus is born in a stable and laid in a manger. Shepherds, alerted by an angel, visit the stable, as do kings bearing gifts. It is the reason for the season. For each of the last 100 years ...

Every year we set up a traditional manger scene near our Christmas tree. There are Mary and Joseph, a shepherd and a few sheep, three wise men and at least one camel, and the baby Jesus.

The angels left and the shepherds decided to go to Bethlehem. They found Mary and Joseph and saw the baby lying in the manger. The shepherds returned, praising God for all they had heard and seen.