Found at the top of the Creche, the angel plays a very special role in the story of the birth of Jesus. First, the angel visits Mary, proclaiming she is set to be the Mother of Jesus and will soon be with child. Second, the angel visits Joseph in a dream, assuring him that Mary will give birth to a son, conceived from the Holy Spirit. Finally, the angel visits the Shepherds in Bethlehem, telling them of the birth of Jesus.
The angel is seen hanging above the manger looking down on Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus, as she has been all along. All over the world families decorate their Christmas trees with an angel on top, to symbolize the angel who announced Jesus' birth to the Shepherds. The angel helps us remember the true reason for the Christmas season.