The Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas Star, [1] appears in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew chapter 2 where "wise men from the East" are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem. There, they meet King Herod of Judea , and ask him:

Dec 24, 2015 · Although the Star of Bethlehem appears just once in the Bible, in the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament, it has become one of the holiday’s most important and enduring symbols. Yet...

Dec 23, 2022 · Was the Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas star, a real astronomical phenomenon? It’s a major seasonal symbol around the world. The story tells of three regally attired men on camels, gazing...

Dec 25, 2024 · Some have called this the “Christmas Star,” making reference to the account in the gospel of Matthew in which “wise men from the East” came to Jerusalem, reporting to King Herod the Great that the “king of the Jews” had been born, heralded by the appearance of “his star in the east.”

Dec 5, 2024 · Did you know the Christmas star is known as the Star of Bethlehem? Most Christians have heard that phrase but let's dive into the significance and meaning of this name!

Dec 24, 2023 · That prompted some to dub the sight a “Christmas Star,” and others to wonder about a similar-sounding celestial event that coincided with the biblical first Christmas: the Star of Bethlehem.

Dec 24, 2024 · Christmas cards frequently show a star directly above a thatched stable in Bethlehem — often unrealistically close, creating what would surely be a fire hazard. In the carol "We Three Kings," people sing of "following yonder star."

Over the years many astronomical explanations have been suggested for this key aspect of the Christmas story. Some of what we know of the Star of Bethlehem was originally included in St. Matthew’s Gospel, and some of it has come down to us as interpretation or embellishment.

The Star of Bethlehem, also called the Christmas Star, [1] is a star in the Bible and Christian tradition that let the Magi know that Jesus was born, and later helped them go to Bethlehem. According to the Gospel of Matthew , the star made the magi travel to Jerusalem . [ 2 ]

The identity of the Christmas Star or Star of Bethlehem has been discussed and debated since antiquity and is the subject of short stories and poems by eminent writers and poets. In this article, I give some plausible explanations for the miraculous Star of Bethlehem.