The Nativity
Once upon a time in Nazareth, there was a lady called Mary. One day, when Mary was in her garden, a beautiful angel appeared. The angel had a very important message for her-he told her that she was going to have a baby called Jesus and he would be the son of God.
Mary was pleased.
Many months passed, then one day some soldiers came to the village and knocked on everyone's door and told them to go to Bethlehem.
So with Joseph at her side, Mary rode on the donkey all the way to Bethlehem. But when they arrived, the town was full of people so there was nowhere to stay. They looked everywhere, but all the inns were full. Finally they arrived at the last inn and they knocked on the door.
Joseph asked if there was any room but the inn keeper replied that he was full. Mary, who was feeling very tired, asked the inn keeper herself, 'Please, please can you help?'
Feeling sorry for Mary, the inn keeper thought for a while and thought up a brilliant idea.
Some shepherds were in the fields nearby. It was getting late and if was cold. After huddling around a fire, they found themselves getting sleepy, but just as they were about to doze off a bright light appeared in the sky...a host of angels hovered above them and announced that 'Jesus, the Son of God is born!'
Excitedly, the shepherds made their way to find the stable where they gave a gift of some lambs.
Meanwhile three kings had seen a bright star in the east and knew it meant that a new powerful king had been born. They set off on their journey, calling in at King Herod's palace to find out more. King Herod was troubled by this news as he thought this new king might take his throne away. King Herod asked the kings to let him know where this new king lived.
When the kings got to Bethlehem they saw the star above the stable. they opened the door and went inside. They found Jesus and gave him some wonderful gifts:
Gold....frankincense and myrrh.
The kings did not trust Herod so did not take Jesus back to him.
Instead the shepherds and the kings thanked God for everything they had seen.
