The Gospels tell us that Mary and Joseph were present, and shepherds arrived soon after the birth.  These shepherds came to see the child whose birth the Angels proclaimed (Luke 2:8-15), and the Scriptures foretold (Matthew 1:22, 23).  When they arrived, the Shepherds Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus.  From there they departed to tell others the good news!

Traditionally we also place the Magi in the stable soon after Christ’s birth.  However, they did not visit Christ in the manger.  As Matthew’s gospel attests, they visited Him in a house (not a stable), when he was a child (not a new born) (Matthew 2:1-12).  Likely they arrived in Bethlehem a few months after Christ’s birth.  Like the shepherds, these men recognized Jesus to be more than a baby; He is the promised Savior.  This Christmas we cannot return to the manger in Bethlehem, but we can accept Jesus for who is:  the Lord and Savior of mankind, the greatest gift ever given.