They were important only because mankind has made them important in all the stories surrounding Jesus' birth.
But Jesus said, when replying to a question about the greatness of John the Baptist, "The least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he." And the same answer could apply to those attending Jesus' birth.
The gifts of the wise men in the biblical story of the birth of Jesus represented three important aspects: gold symbolized Jesus' kingship, frankincense represented his divinity, and myrrh foreshadowed his sacrifice and death.
the North Star led the three wise men to the birth of Jesus
It was the visits by the Shepard and the wise men.
A. Before the birth of Jesus
Christmas is a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ & I think Advent represents the journey the three wise men took to see baby Jesus.
The Bible indicates that the Shepherds and the wise men simultaneously learned of the birth of Jesus, so I suppose you may say that they were equal second, after Jesus' parents to learn of his birth.
The gifts given to Jesus at his birth by the wise men.
the north star
jesuses birth
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the angel Gabriel and the three wise menThe wise men didn´t get there until 6th January. That day is called Epiphany.
The gifts of the three wise men in the biblical story of the birth of Jesus represent homage, symbolism, and prophetic significance. The gold symbolizes Jesus' kingship, the frankincense represents his divinity, and the myrrh foreshadows his sacrifice and death.
Because they were wise men and saw his star in the East and followed it to Jesus' birth place.