Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Mary and Joseph traveled there. There was no room at the inn, so Jesus was born in a stable. Angels announced His birth to shepherds, who then went to see the baby. The shepherds were filled with joy when they saw Jesus. It was a very special event.
Well, in traditional Christmas folklore, there aren't many demons that specifically feed on children. But there are evil creatures that might cause harm or scare kids, like the Grinch, but again, not for feeding.
The stories of China's 5,000 years could be divided into many different categories such as history, mythology, legend, culture, politics, and so on. Here are some examples:
1. Historical stories: China's 5,000-year-long history includes many historical events such as wars, political changes, and cultural innovation. For example, during the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period, the vassals fought for hegemony, the Qin Dynasty's unification war, the Han Dynasty's Silk Road, the Tang Dynasty's heyday, and so on.
2. Mythology: Chinese mythology is rich and colorful, involving all kinds of gods, immortals, ghosts, humans and other supernatural existences. For example, Pangu created the world, Sun Wukong created havoc in heaven, Qu Yuan threw himself into the river, and so on.
3. Legendary stories: Chinese legends are closer to folk culture and tell stories about humans, nature, gods, and so on. For example, the Legend of the White Snake told the love story of the White Lady and Xu Xian, the Dream of the Red Chamber told the emotional entanglement between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, and the Journey to the West told the story of Sun Wukong and others who went to the Western Heaven to learn Buddhist scriptures.
4. Cultural stories: China has a long history and brilliant culture. These stories reflect the essence of Chinese cultural traditions. For example," Confucius " talked about Confucius 'thoughts and actions," Dream of the Red Chamber " talked about Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu's love story," Romance of the Three Kingdoms " talked about the wars and political struggles in the history of the Three Kingdoms, and so on.
5. Political stories: There were also many political stories in Chinese history, such as the war between Liu Bang and Xiang Yu in the Han Dynasty, the rule of Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty, the release of military power in the Song Dynasty, and Zheng He's voyage to the West in the Ming Dynasty.
The story of 5,000 years is an important part of Chinese cultural tradition. These stories not only reflect China's history and cultural heritage, but also show the wisdom and creativity of the Chinese people.
One well - known Children Jesus story is when Jesus was found in the temple at the age of twelve. His parents had gone to Jerusalem for the Passover. When they were leaving, they thought Jesus was with their group. But after a day's journey, they realized he was missing. They went back to Jerusalem and found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. His wisdom at such a young age amazed everyone there.
In a children's story of the resurrection of Jesus, Jesus was a great teacher and healer. But some people were jealous and had him put to death. His body was placed in a tomb. However, God had a great plan. Jesus resurrected. His resurrection was like a miracle. It was a sign that he was more than just a man. His disciples were overjoyed when they saw him alive again. They then spread the word about Jesus far and wide.
The Crucifixion of Jesus is a very important event in the Christian faith. In a simple children's story, Jesus was a kind man who taught people about love and God. But some people were jealous and afraid of his teachings. So they captured him and nailed him to a cross. Jesus endured great pain on the cross. But he forgave those who did this to him. His sacrifice is seen as a way to save people from their sins, and it shows his great love for all of humanity.
The anointing by Mary in the story is significant as it foreshadows Jesus' death and burial. The oil used in the anointing was often associated with preparing a body for burial in those times. It also shows Mary's deep spiritual understanding. She knew Jesus was on a special mission, and this was her way of being part of it, of honoring him in a very intimate and profound way.
Bartimaeus was a blind beggar. He sat by the roadside begging. When he heard that Jesus was passing by, he cried out loudly for Jesus to have mercy on him. Some people tried to silence him, but he shouted even more. Jesus stopped and called for Bartimaeus. Bartimaeus threw off his cloak and ran to Jesus. Jesus then asked him what he wanted, and Bartimaeus said he wanted to see. Jesus said, 'Go; your faith has healed you.' Immediately, Bartimaeus received his sight and followed Jesus.