The shepherds represent the humble and marginalized individuals whom Jesus came to save, emphasizing that His message is for all, regardless of social status. Their lowly position reflects God’s choice to reveal divine truths to the least expected, symbolizing the inclusivity of Jesus' mission. By being the first to hear of Christ's birth, the shepherds embody the notion that salvation is accessible to everyone, particularly those often overlooked by society.
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.
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.
The shepherds visited him in a different account.
Like the number of wise-men, the number of shepherds is not recorded.