When we were young there were two Christmases every year, December for the Latins and January for the Syrians. Now I know that neither is real Christmas, what we celebrate is a baptised Pagan festival. As a student of the Bible I feel that it is more reasonable to think that Jesus was born before November or after February. How I wish I could unlearn these facts. Or at least learn not to notice them.

Dr. Babu Paul walks us through the spirit of nativity with his take on Herod, Magi, the scholars and the humble sheperds. He continues,

Herod was hostile. The scholars were indifferent. Only the erudite Magi and the illiterate shepherds showed interest. But they were rewarded with an audience with God. To see the Incarnate God they had to enter the cave. Those who have been to the Church of Nativity would recall that one has to bend and crawl before one can touch the star on the floor. Yes, to meet Him we have not only to be interested, and willing to take the trouble or pay the price, but also to bend ourselves, and crawl in humility.