In Christian folklore, the Robin was said to have played a sacred role in protecting the infant Jesus as Mary fled with him to Egypt

After cutting her leg on brambles, Mary left a trail of blood…allowing Herod’s soldiers to follow Yet seeing the family in need the devoted Robin covered the blood with leaves and twigs to keep them hidden from danger And the little bird appears again at the end of Christ’s life One tale tells that the Robin gained its fiery red breast while trying to pull the nails from Jesus’ hands and feet….leaving its feathers forever stained by its act of compassion and courage

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