[lesser_satan]

even the story of the Nativity contains hints about the crucification with the wisemen and their gifts.

I'm intrigued, please elaborate.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

This old song sort of sums up some of the symbolism of the gifts:

We three kings of Orient are;
Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.

Refrain

O star of wonder, star of light,
Star with royal beauty bright,
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.

Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain
Gold I bring to crown Him again,
King forever, ceasing never,
Over us all to reign.

Refrain

Frankincense to offer have I;
Incense owns a Deity nigh;
Prayer and praising, voices raising,
Worshipping God on high.

Refrain

Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
Breathes a life of gathering gloom;
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,
Sealed in the stone cold tomb.

Refrain

Glorious now behold Him arise;
King and God and sacrifice;
Alleluia, Alleluia,
Sounds through the earth and skies.

Refrain

[Perdogg]

The wisemen carried frankincense and myrrh. Items used in funerals to mask the smell of a dead body. Myrrh was also used as an embalming ointment.