Gift of the Magi
The Three Kings and their gift have always fascinated me. In turn, this wonderful story reminds me that Christmas is about the birth of a child, a savior, and a promise of life after death. "And god so loved the world" ......it's not about giving or receiving the correct Christmas presents. It's about love. But speaking of presents, just what are these "Gifts of the Magi.? I can understand gold, but why frankincense and myrrh? What was so precious about them? Why not just