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Frankincense and myrrh have been revered since ancient times – but now they’re under threat
Right now, Christmas nativity scenes across the world feature three kings – also known as the “wise men” or Magi – bringing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the newborn baby Jesus in Bethlehem.
In the Bible, Matthew’s gospel tells us that the wise men “saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him.
- Eoin Lettice
- The Conversation
Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.”…