The three gifts that the Wise Men brought to the infant Jesus. Frankincense and myrrh are aromatic substances. Frankincense is commonly burned as incense, and myrrh is used in burial of the dead.
gold, frankincense, and myrrh
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- Mystery of the Three Kings (2003 History Film)
- Wise Men (Bible)
- Wise Men of the East (character – in the Bible)
- The Gift of the Magi (story)
- Christmas
- The Twelve Days of Christmas (Classical Work)
- O'Casey, Sean (Quotes By)
- Myrrh
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- Oro incenso e birra
- Calendar of Christianity
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