The story of Christmas is found in the New Testament of the Bible. Specifically, it is told in the books of Matthew and Luke. Matthew's account of Jesus' birth can be found in Matthew 1:18-25 and 2:1-18, while Luke's account is found in Luke 1:26-38 and 2:1-20. These accounts tell the story of Jesus' birth, the angels announcing the birth of the Messiah to shepherds, and the visit of the wise men.