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The phrase comes from the three wise men bringing gifts to Jesus.
the three wisemen
In Syria children's gifts come from the youngest camel on January 6th, which is Three Kings Day. In Spanish speaking countries such as Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina , Brazil, the Philippines and Spain, the Three Kings, themselves, give the gifts to the children.
Be nice to nature and make a house out side sing and if you cry please fairy's to come
Gold, frankincense and myrhh were very costly and hard to come by, so these were probably the most valuable things that could be given as gifts at that time.
This tradition is said to be based on the generousity and kindness of the three kings, or three wise men, who visited the Christ child and brought him valuable gifts. Afterward, they bravely defied King Herod and did not return to him to let him know the location of the Holy Family.
You go into my page and then click on "Gifts Received" and it will come with all the gifts you have received. :) I hope I helped!
Matthew 2:11 (KJV)And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh.
He will show you by various actions and may express himself through gifts or words. Be patient and not pushy and you will find out as he will come through when and if he is ready.
They left gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrhMat 2:11 And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Read Matthew chapter 2...The actual answer is no one really knows how many there were of the wise men or their companions for their numbering is not written. Its been considered for many decades that the number of gifts represent the number of wise men (three gifts), however that is conjecture.
Something that doesn't come from your heart.