gold, frankincense, and myrrh
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Most Spanish children receive their Christmas presents on Jan. 6, the day when Melchior, Balthazar and Caspar are said to have visited the infant Christ with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
From Reuters ● Jan. 5, 2022
For dessert, he served "gold, frankincense and myrrh blancmanges" topped with honeycomb, pistachio and liquorice crumb, which judge John Torode described as "delightful".
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2021
His birth was hailed by a worshipful crowd that included three kings, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 25, 2018
Jesus himself received an impressive basket of gifts on his birthday: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
From Slate ● Dec. 21, 2012
Dad won’t be interested in a fancy picture frame, not after Dr. Throckmorton Claus has already given him what he considers the greatest Christmas present since gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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