We are looking at the songs, poems, and words that were sung or spoken over the events that led to what we would call the “first Christmas.” The Gospel of Luke gives very specific details about the event: Jesus was wrapped in “swaddling clothes,” and placed in a “manger.” These details speak of the nature of God and His character: meek, humble, and true. The wonderful point of Jesus’ birth is that He came into the world to atone for our sins, He was resurrected, and that He’s alive today. That is what we celebrate in the holidays of Easter and Christmas; it is cause for celebration every day, not just once a year.