Lighting candles on Christmas Eve, joining Santa for a sleigh ride Christmas — from the Christian celebration to the secular commercial holiday — is omnipresent in Bethlehem.

Micah foretold that the Messiah was to be born in Bethlehem, so this candle puts the focus on preparation for the King and the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem.

Advent 2024 starts on Sunday. Dec. 1. Here's what Christians do during Advent, how long it lasts and how it's different from Christmas.

Pennsylvania’s Bethlehem: The city founded by Moravians on Christmas Eve keeps its traditions alive Moravian missionaries named the Pennsylvania city of Bethlehem after the biblical birthplace of ...

This is based on the everlasting love of God, and it is also commonly referred to as the “Bethlehem” candle. This reminds everyone that Mary and Joseph undertook the journey to Bethlehem.

If you've never used an Advent wreath and candles before, we'll explain their meaning, colors, and how it all started. The wreath itself is a symbol, and each of the candles has its own distinct ...

Lighting candles on Christmas Eve, joining Santa for a sleigh ride Christmas — from the Christian celebration to the secular commercial holiday — is omnipresent in Bethlehem.

Moravian settlers named the city of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania after the biblical birthplace of Jesus on Christmas Eve in 1741.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — On Christmas Eve in 1741, Moravian settlers named this Pennsylvania city after the biblical birthplace of Jesus. Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating ...