A seasoned shepherd was keeping watch over his appointed flock

 when an angel appeared to him. This angel had news to share with the shepherd. Now, this shepherd, being a seasoned shepherd, was a bit skeptical of newsagents.  He had heard of all the news that was not real news and had pretty well lost confidence in all media. But, he listened half-heartedly; especially since this reporter was surrounded by what was purported to be the glory of the Lord. The angel said, “I have good news.” The shepherd said, “Sure.”  The angel: “Christ the Lord is born in Bethlehem.” The shepherd: “I read that in the prophet Micah a long time ago.”  The angel: “He is born today. I can tell you where to find him so you can worship him.” The shepherd: “I prefer to worship every week here at home with my favorite TV prophet.” When the angel went away, the seasoned shepherd stayed with his sheep and became even more “seasoned.”  And that’s the way it could have been, December 25, 4 A.D.