The angels told them.
sheperds were first
The Bible description of the birth of Jesus, in the Gospel according to Saint Luke, does not indicate what time of year it was.
The shepherds learned of Jesus' birth through an angel who appeared to them while they were out in the fields watching over their flock during the night. The angel told them the good news of the birth of the Savior and directed them to find the baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger in Bethlehem.
Only the gospel of Luke (2:8-20) contains an account of the shepherds who visited Jesus on the night of His birth.
In The Bible there is a story of the angel appearing to shepherds in the field to announce the birth of Jesus. The angels brought glad tidings and good news to the shepherds.
The Sheperds of the fields were there.
They fell to thier knees and worshiped Him.
i think the names are Caspar, Balthazar and, erm.
The shepherds brought their curiosity and their presence. What they took away with them was verification and affirmation.
They were Joseph and the sheperds abnd finaly the three wise men who saw Jesus first.
Aussie's have nipples from birth, they may be hidden by their fur.
to always stay with god as god helped Mary find a stable were she gave birth to Jesus