Hordes of tourists and pilgrims are a common sight outside Bethlehem’s Church ... that Christians believe took place on this spot 2,000 years ago: the birth of Jesus Christ.

For instance, both Matthew and Luke date Jesus’ birth toward the end of the reign of King Herod ... Thus, both have traditions that Jesus was born in Bethlehem and raised in Nazareth. But Matthew ...

Moravian settlers named this Pennsylvania city after the biblical birthplace of Jesus. Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating their Christmas season traditions in Bethlehem.

The "Star of Bethlehem," which guided the Magi, may also provide clues about Jesus' birth. Some researchers believe the star was a comet recorded by Chinese astronomers in 5 BC, which remained ...

Being of the house and lineage of David, Joseph had to return to Bethlehem, the city of David, to be registered. During this time, Mary gave birth to Jesus in a manger because there was no room ...

“A Visit to Bethlehem,” a live reenactment of the time and birth of Jesus, will take place at the church on Cumberland Road from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15, “The church transforms the ...

Christmas celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Jesus ... this world a better place. The celebration of Christmas began around the 3rd century CE, when there was a desire to celebrate the ...

We see Oisin and Alice standing on a desert road beside a sign leading to Bethlehem. * NARRATOR: Today we are going to learn about the birth ... men place the gifts down in front of Jesus.