Why in secret?

Of the three major dates on the Christian calendar it is interesting that two of the three events took place in secret. When Jesus was born it was in an obscure barn in an obscure village and his first visitors were shepherds. When He was crucified it was in public where everyone could see Him. When He rose from the dead it was once again in secret. It was early morning following the Sabbath and no one was in the garden. Once again it was only a few women who came to see the place where He had been buried.
Today those events are celebrated by millions of people. Though there are many who would wish that the events of that solitary life would disappear the birth, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ are events that are universally celebrated by all Christians.