The Nativity

The Nativity refers to the birth of Jesus Christ, a central event in Christianity. According to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, Mary, a young woman, was visited by an angel and later gave birth to Jesus in Bethlehem, as her fiancé Joseph was unable to find lodging. Jesus was born in a manger, emphasizing humility, and his birth was announced to shepherds by angels. The Nativity highlights themes of humility, hope, and divine intervention, and is commemorated worldwide during Christmas. It underscores the belief in Jesus as the Messiah and the significance of his humble beginnings.