The as called annunciation: The announcing of the birth of Jesus by the believed to be angel Gabriel who is said to have appeared to Mary, saying, “Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee”. The angel, it is believed, tells her that her son will be the son of God. The incarnation awaits Mary’s consent. Mary’s answer was, Behold, the handmaid of the Lord. Be it according to your will.
The visitation: Mary visited her cousin Elizabeth who had conceived a son even though she was of mature years. She travelled eighty miles to visit Elizabeth. The journey took four or five days. Elizabeth is believed to have been carrying John the Baptist who was said to have leapt at Mary’s voice as she told Elizabeth the good news. Elizabeth is believed to have replied with a blessing. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb. Mary helped Elizabeth for three months until the birth of John the Baptist.
The nativity of Jesus: Apparently subject to an order from Ceasar Agustus, Mary and Joseph travelled to Joseph’s home town of Bethlehem, believed to be in order to comply with a census. Ceasar Agustus was reportedly the first Roman emporer, and deposed Herod Archelaus, according to reports a Roman client king in Judah and beyond. Ceasar, born Gaius Octavius came to leadership through his great uncle Julius Ceasar: Romans invaded, then called Palestine in 63 bc whilst Greeks were believed to be subjucating Hebrews and putting to death those who did not comply. The Romans were asked to help according to one source, but according to accounts, proved to be no better: According to the account, lots of people had travelled to Bethlehem for the census and there was no room at the inn, so Jesus was born in a cattle shed and he slept in a manger. According to the Christian faith, shepherds and wise men were given signs and came to see him. Some historical accounts speak of word getting out about a young messiah, and that Herod wanted to find Jesus in order to quell any possible future rebellion. Reports say he planned to make the magi inform him of the whereabouts of the family but the magi took another route: Found in the book of Matthew but in no other source is an account of the killing of all babies under the age of two in the area. Scholars disagree on the possibility of the described massacre being true.
The as called presentation: According to Jewish tradition, Jesus was taken to the temple at Jerusalem to be consecrated.
Finding Jesus in the temple: When Jesus was twelve years old, he travelled to Jerusalem with his parents to celebrate the feast of Passover. Afterwards, Joseph and Mary set off back to Nazareth then realised Jesus was missing. They returned and reportedly after several days found him in the temple discussing the law with priests: This account is only found in the gospel of Luke, but is widely believed.