The Holy Family, composed of Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, is the heart of the Christian faith, a symbol of divine love and the ideal family. Their story is told in the Gospels, particularly those of Matthew and Luke, which describe the miraculous birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, the flight into Egypt to escape Herod's persecution, and the return to Nazareth.
The veneration of the Holy Family has developed over the centuries, culminating in the institution of the liturgical feast by Pope Leo XIII in 1893. This celebration, usually on the Sunday after Christmas, invites the faithful to reflect on the values of unity, love, obedience and faith that characterized the lives of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The Holy Family is considered a model of virtue for all Christian families, an example of how to live in harmony with God and with each other.