“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given” ……. Seems good so far, right? So sweet and picturesque. It is just the way we want to frame the Christmas story. We set up the tree, we bring out the lights, we put the ornaments on the tree, and we set up the manger. Most manger scenes are peaceful and serene looking. Mostly displayed with the angels, clean shepherds, the gifts of plenty and a peaceful little Christ-Child with his little glowing halo. But this was, more than likely, not really the exact…
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