December 2: The chapter that is the foundation for many a Christmas program in communities, churches and homes across the world - the Christmas story. Mary and Joseph make their way to Bethlehem, and while there, Mary gives birth to the Christ child. Shepherds receive angelic ministry and are told of "good tidings of great joy," before visiting the newborn babe themselves. Simeon and Anna praise and worship God at the temple upon seeing the Savior, and we hear a story from Jesus' childhood.