Introduction (Nativity)
In the town of Nazareth, a young woman named Mary lives. She was engaged to Joseph, a carpenter. One day an angel Gabriel appeared before her and told her she had been chosen to conceive and bear a special baby. The baby would be God's son and she must call him Jesus.
Mary was due to have her baby when they hey had to go on a long journey to Bethlehem, since Joseph must register his family on a census. Mary had to ride on a donkey for a few days over the hills of Galilee. Bethlehem was already crowded when they came since the registration was already due. Mary was very tired and needed a place to stay. At each inn, the story was the same. There was no room for them. Eventually, one kind innkeeper recommended a stable he owns. The couple had no choice and accepted the offer.
After a few hours, Mary gave birth to her son on the stable. She wrapped him in a thin cloth and laid him on a manger that was full of hay. As the angels told her, she named......
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