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Contrary to popular tradition, Jesus was not born in a stable! Why? Because the 'manger' where he was laid was at the bottom of the main living area of a house in any normal first-century Jewish home. The guest room on the roof was not big enough for Mary to give birth, so she did so in the main room, assisted by the women of the village.

And you can tell this to children using this charming storybook from Lost Sheep. You can read the book for yourself at their website here: https://www.lostsheep.com.au/stories/bethlehem-town/

And you can buy it online wherever you get your books, like here: https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/christian-books-for-children/childrens-christmas-books/age-4-to-7-christmas-books/bethlehem-town/

And to understand in full why Jesus was not born in a stable, see here: https://www.psephizo.com/biblical-studies/once-again-jesus-was-not-born-in-a-stable/