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The birth of Jesus

The Christmas story: Jesus is born in Bethlehem.
Contributed by LUMO project
Story also available on our translated websites: Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Romanian, German, French, Hindi, Arabic, Simplified Chinese
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When the Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus ordered a census, everyone had to return to the town they were born to register. – Slide 1
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For Mary and Joseph this meant a long trip south to Bethlehem. – Slide 2
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When they arrived in Bethlehem the town was crowded and there was nowhere for them to stay. – Slide 3
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Mary needed somewhere to rest as she knew her baby would soon be born. – Slide 4
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Everywhere was full but one innkeeper offered to let them stay in the stable with the animals. – Slide 5
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Mary was taken into the stable ... – Slide 6
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... and made as comfortable as she could be. – Slide 7
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That night Mary gave birth ... – Slide 8
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... to a baby boy ... – Slide 9
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... just as the angel had told her she would. – Slide 10
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The baby was wrapped in swaddling clothes ... – Slide 11
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... and laid in a manger. – Slide 12
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