The angel told she was going to have a very special baby. married Mary, even though she was pregnant. Mary and Joseph travelled to . The Roman Emperor had decreed a census, and everyone had to travel back to their home towns. Bethlehem was so crowded that Mary and Joseph had to stay in a as there were no rooms free in the . When Jesus was born he had to sleep in a , instead of a cosy cot!

An told some that the had been born. They went to Bethlehem to worship him.

men followed a which guided them to where Jesus was. They thought he would be born in a , so they went to to see King . Herod was furious and wanted to the new baby. He told the wise men to find out where the baby was, and report back to him.

The wise men went on to nearby Bethlehem and gave their precious to Jesus. An angel warned them to go back to King Herod.

Mary and Joseph escaped to with Jesus, and stayed there until King Herod was .

Christians believe that Jesus is God the , part of the . This is why Christians celebrate , and remember that Jesus was .