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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Shiena Iane B Enerio

Christmas Symbol Explained: Star of Bethlehem Could Have Been A Comet, New Research Says

An image symbolising the Magi following the Star of Bethlehem to locate the baby Jesus (Credit: Vicki Hamilton from Pixabay)

The Star of Bethlehem has long been one of Christianity's most recognised symbols, especially during the Christmas season. However, a new theory suggests that the star that guided the three wise men to the manger of the baby Jesus may not have been a star at all.

Instead, scientists argue that it could have been a comet, a celestial visitor that captured the imagination of the Magi and shaped one of the most enduring stories of Christmas.

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