they put the presents next to the manger.
Baby Jesus received gold, frankincense, and myrrh from the three wise men, the presents we now receive symbolise these presents
This depends on where one lives in Mexico. In the north, the equivalent of Santa Clause ("Santa Clos") brings large presents, while the Three Wise Men bring small presents on Epiphany, December 6. In the south of Mexico, the Christ Child brings small presents at Christmas, but the large presents are delivered by the Three Wise Men.
Because when Jesus was born, the three wise men gave him gifts. Yea the answer above is correct the three wise men brought Jesus gifts the night of his birth
It is in remembrance of the birth of Jesus, as it occurred according to the bible. WHen Jesus was born, the three wise men approached and brought him gifts. Those gifts to baby Jesus from the three wise men has then mutated into the current tradition of Christmas presents.
The gifts given to Jesus at his birth by the wise men.
Three Wise Men
The manger, Jesus, Mary, the angel, the three wise men, and the sheppard. (see Google images) Also, the cross and presents.
Christmas is a Christian holiday to celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus as the new born king. We give presents to honor the three gifts the wise men gave, and we put a star, or angel to commemorate either the star that led the wise men to the baby and the angel for the angel who told the wise men to follow the star
"We Three Kings" A Christmas song Shawn Philips
The Three Wise Men who brought presents to the child.
No its to celebrate christ being born and getting presents like Jesus did from the wise men
Gifts are given at Christmas as a reminder of the gifts that were given to baby Jesus by the wise men.