American Born Chinese Three wise men/ Three gifts of wise men

Three wise men/ Three gifts of wise men

The three wise men, also known as the Magi, are said to have followed the star of Bethlehem to bring three gifts to baby Jesus. These gifts were not typical gifts for a baby, though they did have practical uses for Jesus' family. The three wise men's gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh carried prophetic meanings, symbolizing Jesus' roles as a king, priest and savior, according to some Christian interpretations.

Gold is associated with royalty, which also symbolized Jesus' role of the Kings of Kings. Frankincense was a type of incense burned as a sacrifice and used by priests during services of worship around the time of Christ's birth. Myrrh is an embalming ointment when preparing bodies for burial.

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