At Christmas, we remember the wise men who followed a star to Bethlehem. But what was the ... Their view of the night sky was ...

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According to the Gospel of Matthew, the Star ... and set at night [westward]." Although scientists have ruled out several possibilities, we may never know for sure what the Star of Bethlehem ...

The two planets appeared so close together in Earth’s night sky on the winter ... that coincided with the biblical first Christmas: the Star of Bethlehem. But did such a cosmic sight ever ...

which happens this year a few weeks before Christmas. The Star of Bethlehem is described as a "star" seen in the east by the ...

Stars can be seen in the night sky. Picture Alliance/DPA via Getty Images The "Christmas Star" may ... texts give reports of a particular star, the Star of Bethlehem, which guided the prophets ...

come and worship at his cradle ♪ ♪ Hurry to Bethlehem and see the son of Mary ♪ ♪ See his star shining bright ♪ In the sky this Christmas night ♪ ♪ Follow me joyfully ♪ Hurry to ...

At Immanuel Evangelical Church in Bethlehem, instead of Christmas ... a ruby star would illuminate Manger Square. Instead, the streets are dark and hushed. It will be a silent night this Christmas ...

In the middle of Manger Square in the Old City of Bethlehem ... have the mass on the night of the 24th and we're going to have different groups participating in the Christmas night celebrations ...

"This year in Bethlehem, there will be no Christmas tree ... or festivities-- Just a babe born on a deep winter night under a bright star." Bowe also serves as president of the Holy Family ...