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It was more like the sheep with Jesus as the Good Shepherd.
Candy canes represent the a shepherd's crook, like the three shepherds that came to visit Jesus when he was born.
According to the Gospels, yes.
The shepherds did not give Jesus gifts. The wise men from the east gave Jesus gifts of gold, frankincence, and myrrh. He was about two years old when they came.
Only Mary and Joseph were there at the birth, the shepherds and wise men all came later.
After Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, the shepherds were the first to visit him, according to the New Testament. The angels announced the birth to the shepherds, who then went to see Jesus in the manger.
Because the Angel of the Lord told them - in Luke 2 10. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
We really have no idea. We do not know how many shepherds came to see Jesus and we are not sure of how many wise men came to see Jesus. There were three gifts, but that does not tell us how many wise men there were.
Shepherds saw Him and when He was two or so the wise man or men came to see Him. It says in the beginning of Luke in the Bible
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The angel on the top of Christmas trees symbolizes the angel that came to see the shepherds. The angel showed the shepherds where Jesus was.
In Christian theology, the shepherds of the church typically refer to the clergy members, such as priests, pastors, and bishops, who guide and minister to the members of the church. They are responsible for providing spiritual leadership, teaching, and pastoral care to the congregation.