Stake attention in this memory
An outdoor informational sign, framed by decorative wrought iron, stands amidst green foliage. The sign features a detailed display related to the 2019 Christmas celebration at the Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Shamian, Guangzhou Diocese, as indicated by the text "广州教区沙面露德圣母堂 主历2019年圣诞节" (Guangzhou Diocese Shamian Our Lady of Lourdes Church, A.D. 2019 Christmas) and a church logo in the upper right. The sign includes two photographs of Nativity scenes, or "Christmas Cribs." The larger image on the top left shows an elaborate outdoor setup with numerous figurines, including the Holy Family, shepherds, angels, various animals (ox, donkey, sheep, camel), and the Three Wise Men, all enclosed by a small fence. A second, smaller image on the bottom right displays another Nativity scene, possibly a closer view, featuring figurines beneath a tent-like structure, surrounded by straw and festive embellishments. A prominent section titled "圣诞马槽简介" (Introduction to the Christmas Crib) provides a textual explanation. It states that, according to Matthew Chapter 2 and Luke Chapter 2 of the New Testament, Jesus was born in a manger in Bethlehem of Judea (Beth-lehem of Judaea), now located in Palestine. The text further describes the typical components of a Nativity scene: the Holy Family (Joseph, Mary, and infant Jesus), shepherds, angels, an ox, a donkey, sheep, camels, and the Three Wise Men bearing frankincense, myrrh, and gold (equating them to contemporary astronomers). The right side of the sign contains several paragraphs of Chinese text, including biblical references to specific verses (e.g., 2:1, 2:2, 2:4, 2:7, 2:10, 2:12), likely narrating parts of the Nativity story, such as the arrival of the Wise Men ("贤士来"). The overall presentation is informative and festive, celebrating a significant Christian event.
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