Perhaps a hymn from the Eastern Orthodox (Christian) celebration of
Christmas might help explain the Magi.
Thy Nativity, O Christ our God, has shown to the world the light
of wisdom! For by it, those who worshipped the stars, were taught
by a star to adore Thee, the Sun of Righteousness, and to know
Thee, the Orient on high. O Lord, Glory to Thee!
The Magi might have recognized an astrological event as a precusor
to Christ's coming, but the point was to teach them not the stars
but the Son of God is to be worshipped.
In any case, at Christmas we Orthodox say "Christ is Born! Glorify
Him!" today (or next month, depending on the calendar (Gregorian or
Julian) used.)
Christ is born!
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