Arch Angel Gabriel coming to Joseph in a dream

Audience

Herod and his Guards

Herod giving an order to kill all male children belo the age of two

Infant Jesus

Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem

Musthafa showing the places that Jesus lived and preached

Shepherds of Bethlehem

Students of My School Satya Surabhi who are enjoying the Nativity programme

The Birth of Christ

Jesus Christ was the founder of the Christian religion. Christians believe that he is the son of god who was sent to earth to save mankind. He was a great and wise teacher. No one knows at what time of the year Jesus was born. But since the 300’s Christians have celebrated December 25 as Christ’s birthday. The name Jesus in Hebraw means Saviour or help of the Greek word christo, which means the anointed one.

THE NATIVITY:

Jesus was born during the lifetime of Herod the Great, whom the Romans had appointed to rule overJudea. Mary and her husband Joseph a carpenter lived inNazareth. The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced that her child would be the son of God. It was a silent night.Bethlehemwas a small town inSouthern Judea. Mary and Joseph had to find shelter in a stable where Jesus was born. The shepherds nearBethlehemsaw angels in the sky and heard them sing, “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will to wards men” Herod had told the wise men from the east after they found the Christ child, but they did not do so.  Herod became angry and afraid of this new “King of the Jews’. He ordered all boys ofBethlehem, 2 years old and younger, put to death. An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and warned him. Then Joseph took Mary and infant Jesus and fled toEgypt. They returned toNazarethafter Herod died.

CHILDHOOD:

Jesus childhood was probably spent in the town ofNazareth. Jesus grew up inNazarethand probably helped Joseph in his work as a carpenter.

THE END:

The Romans forced Jesus to carry his cross, above to the site of his crucifixion. Jesus was crucified between two thieves. After three hours of suffering, Jesus died. As he hung on the cross, a Roman soldier pierced his side with a spear. Jesus last words were forgive them for they do not know what they do. Today we are rejoicing and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ who gave noble values to humanity.

Herod was a cruel and wicked man who represented all that was evil. Jesus was a kind man who symbolized goodness,, compassion forgiveness and all that was good. This shows that evil does not succeed but goodness prevails always.