Guide us to thy perfect light: A group of Reedley children share their interpretations of the story of the Three Wise Men.

From: Fresno Bee (Fresno, CA) | Date: December 23, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Ron Orozco

Dec. 23--It is a story that has been retold again and again at Christmas -- the Three Wise Men, the camels, the star, the gifts, the hope.

From theologians to children, nearly everyone is familiar with the story of the Three Wise Men and their role in proclaiming the birth of Jesus, which is the reason for the season.

Every Christmas, the story renews itself in song, particularly with the lyrics of Christmas carols such as "We Th...

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