And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. While they were there, the time came for her to have her child, and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
Luke 2: 4- 14
Merry Christmas To All…
Sissy says
May God Bless You this Christmas, Carol!!
Anonymous says
Beautiful….A very Merry Christmas to one and all !!
Anonymous says
Hey — isn’t that the coveted felt manger scene that Uncle Albert gave to Eleanor years ago? Wondered where that had disappeared to — oh well – I have the bell!
Merry Christmas Carol. See you in an hour.
Nickie says
Happy holidays 🙂
Anonymous says
Marjorie claims the felt nativity scene belonged to the entire family, but I know it was a special gift just for me. I gave it to Carol because she has special ties to the giver.