Merry Christmas

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And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from
Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

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(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

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And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

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And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth,
into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem;
(because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

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To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

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And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were
accomplished that she should be delivered.

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And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling
clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them
in the inn.

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And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field,
keeping watch over their flock by night.

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And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the
Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

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And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good
tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

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For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which
is Christ the Lord.

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And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

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And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly
host praising God, and saying,

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Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward
men.