The three wise men gave those gifts in a manger, since all the inns in Bethlehem were already filled when Joseph and the Virgin Mary arrived.
Prior to this event, the census of Quirinius forced everyone to return to their ancestral homes. After his emissaries failed to report back after this event, a king ordered the death of all infant boys in a certain city under the age of two in the Massacre of the Innocents. Kings from the east were sent by Herod to investigate this event, the central figure of which received gifts of gold, (*) frankincense, and myrrh. The three wise men gave those gifts in a manger, since all the inns in Bethlehem were already filled when Joseph and the Virgin Mary arrived. For ten points, identify this event that is celebrated by nativity scenes on Christmas.
Prior to this event, the census of Quirinius forced everyone to return to their ancestral homes.
birth of Jesus (accept “Christ” in place of “Jesus”; accept “nativity” in place of “birth” before mentioned; accept obvious equivalents) &lt;JD&gt;