As Christmas draws near, we remember that hope entered the world quietly. Jesus was not born in a palace or a temple, but in a stable—surrounded by hay, warmth, and gentle animals. They asked nothing. They offered shelter, presence, and peace. In their quiet way, they shared sacred space. This choice matters. It teaches us that humility is holy, that gentleness holds great power, and that worth is not found in status, but in presence. Animals live this truth instinctively. Th