Show joseph tells of journey to bethlehem BETHLEHEM joseph tired but happy after the birth of jesus in the manger spoke readily regarding the trip from nazareth to bethlehem we came by donkey so that mary could ride most of the way he said we saw man many y other people traveling some by donkey others walking they were all going to the city to register we saw much of interest as we went up hill and down on our way he added we passed through many villages like our own in nazareth at times we forded corded streams AU at wel wells Is we made the usual stops to get a drink drin k of cool water we saw fields where f farmers planted their crops there were vineyards where purple grapes grew and orchards were full of figs pomegranate and olive trees some places were so rocky nothing grew joseph told about looking for a place when they reached bethlehem everywhere we went the flat roofed houses were filled with people he said 1 I guess we were lucky to find a manger what with so many other people seeking accommodations it is not surprising we were not able to find them although the impending birth of the child seemed to us reason enough for being given special consideration whatever your creed christmas day should find you in the church of your choice at worship dont forget the real meaning of christmas |