The document is a story told by two four-year-olds about why we receive presents at Christmas. It recounts the biblical story of shepherds witnessing angels announcing Jesus's birth and visiting the manger to see baby Jesus with Mary, Joseph, a donkey, and cow. The shepherds and three wise men brought gifts for the newborn Jesus, which is why we now exchange presents with each other at Christmas.

1. Why do we recieve presents
in Christmas?
Text and images by Filipe and Tiago, four years old

2. The story I am about to tell you is true…

3. A long, long time ago, in a distant country

4. On a cold night, shepherds were guarding their sheeps.

5. When they saw an angle that said:

6. Go quickly to Bethlehem because in a cave is born
Jesus.

7. And the angels begin to sing…

8. Gloria in excelsis Deo. And peace to good men…

9. And the shepherds came to worship baby Jesus…
And in the cave they found…

10. Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus…

11. The donkey and the cow…

12. What a beautiful baby! - they said…
We bring Him a present, these two little sheeps…

13. The three wise kings also came and bring presents…

14. That is why, in Christmas we change presents
between us…

15. This is the story of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. Hope you enjoy it…
Happy Christmas to you all!

16. S. Benedict Kindergarten
Oeiras - Portugal