Midnight Mass and the Gospel reading

The most popular Gospel reading on Christmas and Christmas Eve is probably Luke 2:
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar August that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Quirenius was Governor of Syria.)
And each went to be tax, everyone to his own city
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (because he was of the house and lineage of David): To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same place country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night. And lo, an angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; And they were sore afraid. And the angel said until them, Fear not: for I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour whic his Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth pace, good will toward men" [KJV]

However, the [Anglican] Church has another Christmas story, which I cite from NIV:
NT Gospel of John, beginning:
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.

There was a man who was sent from God; his name was John. He came as a wintess to testify concerning the light, so that through him all men might believe

The Synoptic problem has been reconciling the very different idea of Jesus reflected in these two accounts.
But I like thim both.