On Bethlehem's Manger Square, Christmas decorations and pilgrims are notably absent for a second wartime festive season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city. The Church of the Nativity that ...

France24 (Video) Christmas in Bethlehem: Few tourists, no decorations under shadow of war Posted: December 25, 2024 | Last updated: March 19, 2025 This year, celebrations in Bethlehem are subdued ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank -- The Nativity ... no public lights twinkling and very few public decorations or displays. "Last year before Christmas, we had more hope, but now again we are close to ...

Bethlehem Plans Another Somber Christmas Under the Shadow of War ... no public lights twinkling and very few public decorations or displays. “Last year before Christmas, we had more hope ...

it's difficult to cancel Christmas, but the mood is very somber. Official ceremonies have been very muted here. Usually, Bethlehem is full of lights and these amazing decorations, Asma ...

In the middle of Manger Square in the Old City of Bethlehem, a group of Palestinian teenage girls pose for selfies in front of a gigantic, shimmering Christmas tree. Visiting from Nazareth, a ...

BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territories - On Bethlehem’s Manger Square, Christmas decorations and pilgrims are notably absent for a second wartime festive season in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city.

Bethlehem merchants complain about a lack ... the Christian quarter has eschewed traditional Christmas decorations. The municipality has forgone its traditional Christmas tree at the main entrance ...

Bethlehem (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – On Bethlehem's Manger Square, Christmas decorations and pilgrims are notably absent for a second wartime festive season in the Israeli-occupied West ...