Hello friends, I'm about to bring you an immaculate story.

Sure, Henry V was pretty fun, but I don't think even his piety can match that of a peasant girl

called Mary. Yes, it's time for the Nativity. Together we'll learn and ask questions about why the Nativity story, as we've come to know it, is the way it is.

And if you want more on that, I'm very excited to announce that Edinburgh University's Professor Helen Bond,

an incredible scholar of early Christianity, is joining me on the bonus episodes for this mini-series.

Now, in this week's episode, Helen and I are getting to know the Nativity's authors, Matthew, Luke, and some guy called James, whose gospel didn't make the cut.

You can listen to that episode, adfree by joining our holy family at patreon.com forward slash this is history. In the meantime,

let's go to Galilee after this short break. There's a reason we re-watch Home Alone every year. Merry Christmas, you filthy animal. It's because

the best stories stay with you. And Disney Plus is where you'll find your next great story. Whether it's

fantastic four first steps. We will protect you. High power drama, all's fair. Tell us your story.

Or brand new Percy Jackson.

That is just the beginning.

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