According to the Gospel of Matthew, the magi bring gold, frankincense, and myrrh as expensive gifts to the young Jesus. We ...

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Finally, the Bible tells us that these men “departed into their own country another way.” If you read the story again, it’s easy to see why. They were supposed to let Herod know where he could find ...

Its importance in the Christian tradition is demonstrated by its use during religious functions and by the fact that it is one of the gifts brought to Jesus by Melchior, one of the Magi, whose meaning ...

Both are apparently credited to the legend of Saint Nicholas, who gave treats to kids in the fourth century. Oranges and nuts ...

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Like most of us, Mary and Joseph had little time to enjoy the Christmas events that surrounded them. They were immediately ...

But the meaning of the day when God sent His Son to save us from our sins becomes ... the hovering star that led the Magi ...

It is not a coincidence that the gift-giving of the wise men is a central part of the Christmas story, writes.