Jesus Christ was born of [[Theotokos|Mariam]]<ref> Mary, the [[Theotokos]], was the daughter of Ioachim and Anna, who were descendants from the family of King [[Righteous David|David]].</ref>, nine months after the [[Annunciation]] to the Virgin Mary. The [[Nativity]] of Christ is celebrated by the Eastern Orthodox church [[December 25]] with the New Calendar and [[ ]] for those who are following the Old Calendar.