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The birth of Jesus Christ was prophecied in Isaiah:
The birth of Jesus Christ was prophecied in Isaiah:


:"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, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace." (isa.9.6.kjv)
:''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, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.'' (isa.9.6.kjv)


'''The most important birth in the history of mankind WAS ANNOUNCED''' by angels to shepherds who would watching their flocks at night:
'''The most important birth in the history of mankind WAS ANNOUNCED''' by angels to shepherds:


:''"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." (luk.2.11-14.kjv)
:''And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.  And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.  And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.  And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”  And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,  
 
::'' “Glory to God in the highest,  
::''and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” <ref>The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Lk 2:8–14.</ref>


'''Why wouldn't this momentous occasion be worthy of celebration???'''
'''Why wouldn't this momentous occasion be worthy of celebration???'''