A church in Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, is receiving attention for its decision to redesign its Christmas nativity scene to reflect the impact of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Jack Giacaman enjoys telling customers that every day is Christmas in his shop, which features hand-crafted olive-wood Nativity scenes, camels and crosses. But this year ...

The bombed-out nativity scene is surrounded by ... “As we launch this symbolic initiative in Bethlehem … our people are confident that the message of Christmas, sent by the messenger of ...

the pastor of Bethlehem’s Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church, told NBC News. Next to the altar where Isaac delivers sermons is an unusual Nativity scene: For the second Christmas in a row ...

The major Christmas festivities have been canceled ... paying attention so that the scenes reveal Bethlehem, the infant Jesus born not in a stable but in a cave. Jack Giacoman carves wood at ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — The normally bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus resembled a ghost town on Sunday, as Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem were called off due to the Israel-Hamas war.

Among the most notable offerings for the 2023 Christmas season is Journey to Bethlehem. This engaging ... and hearing stories about the nativity scene and Mary is pretty frequently portrayed ...

Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating their Christmas season traditions in Bethlehem. They include the “putz,” a Nativity scene that tells the story of Christ’s birth with ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - From a giant Christmas tree to the decked-out halls of a historic hotel, there's not a better Santa scene than Bethlehem. "It's so festive, and people are around having a gay time ...

Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating their Christmas season traditions in Bethlehem. They include the “putz,” a Nativity scene that tells the story of Christ’s birth with ...

Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating their Christmas season traditions in Bethlehem. They include the “putz,” a Nativity scene that tells the story of Christ’s birth with miniature ...