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We Three Kings—The Story

Three travelers cross deserts and mountains to offer gifts to the Child they’ve waited for.

Three kings traveled across the land, each riding with a clear purpose. A bright star guided them through the dark nights and long stretches of sand, never losing its place in the sky. They followed it faithfully, knowing it was leading them to a newborn King.

The first king carried gold, honoring the Child as a true ruler.

The second brought frankincense, offering it with deep respect.

The third brought myrrh, knowing the Child’s life would carry both greatness and sacrifice.

Their journey was slow but steady. They crossed hills, valleys, and quiet towns, keeping their eyes on the star that moved ahead of them. The light never failed, shining straight toward the place where the Child rested.

When they finally arrived, they entered with calm hearts. The star stood still above the spot. The kings knelt before the Child, placing their gifts before Him with quiet gratitude.

The night around them felt deep and full of meaning. Their long journey had ended with a simple sight— a small Child lying in peace—yet it was enough to fill their hearts completely.

We Three Kings

Composed by John Henry Hopkins Jr. in 1857 for a Christmas pageant in New York City. It became the first widely popular American Christmas carol.

⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ

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The First Noel—The Story

Ordinary shepherds become the first to witness the miracle that changes history.

Shepherds were watching their sheep on a cold night when a bright light suddenly filled the sky. They looked up, surprised, as a shining star appeared above them, glowing stronger than anything they had ever seen.

The star hung high in the sky, pointing toward a single place far ahead. The shepherds understood the sign at once. They gathered quickly and began walking, following the star across the quiet fields until they reached the spot it rested over.

There, they found the Child lying in a manger. The sight made them bow with simple joy. They knew they had reached the place the star had been guiding them to.

Far away, three wise men saw the same bright star. They began preparing gifts—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—and set out on a long journey. The star moved before them, leading them across distant lands.

When they finally arrived, they found the Child as the shepherds had. They knelt and offered their gifts with full hearts, grateful that the star had led them to the newborn King.

The First Noel

An English carol whose current form was first published in Some Ancient Christmas Carols in 1823. John Stainer’s well-known arrangement appeared in his Carols, New and Old (1871).

⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ