"What are the true circumstances of the birth of Jesus Christ? What was Bethlehem like at the time of Jesus' birth, and why was the little village so important? How did Joseph and Mary meet, and why did they travel to Bethlehem? Were they really homeless the night Jesus was born?...Who were the shepherds, why were the manger and swaddling clothes a 'sign' to them, and why were they so important to St. Luke?... This little book sheds new light on an old, old story, deepening its beauty and enriching your Advent and Christmas celebrations for years to come." [taken from back cover]