Come stroll through the streets of Bethlehem and see the many shops that give a welcome to excited travelers. Watch the making of pottery on a potter’s wheel and the grinding of corn. Meet a black smith or carpenter. Come browse through the fabric ship, the bakery, catch the scent of spices and oils.

Take time to visit the nativity and let your heart and mind reflect upon the Son of God, the one in which the scripture says, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace