The Star of Bethlehem has a long history from the Birth of Christ. 3 Wise Men were led to Bethlehem
by the star. Mathew Chapter 2 says that they saw a Star in the East ,following it to Bethlehem. They found the Christ Child there, worshipped him and gave him gifts
My experience was a trip to Israel near Christmas 1996. My singing group sang in Manger Square with Church of the Nativity nearby. After singing perched on supports of a huge Christmas tree, I headed for the edge of the Square, then I looked up at the sky .There was one bright shinning object in the sky over Bethlehem Could that be the Star of Bethlehem? I was not sure. Anyway, that was a special time for me with much to see and explore in Israel on that trip.
Many carols have Stars in their words.
OH Holy NIGHT
The Stars are brightly shining (night of Savior’s Birth)
OH Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
Beautiful Star of Bethlehem shine on us
Jesus is now that Star divine
Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
Silent stars go by
Dark streets shineth (stars are shining)
Away in a Manger
The Stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay
Silent Night
Wondrous Star, lend your light
-Submitted by Lincoln Cory