Good news of a great joy
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register, along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. And it came about

that while they were there, the days were completed for

her to give birth. And she gave birth to her first-born

son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. And in the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields,

and keeping watch over their flock by night.

And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone

around them; and they were terribly

frightened. and the angel said to

them, "Do not be afraid; for

behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which

shall be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is

Christ the Lord..

Luke 2:4-11