Here’s the story behind ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’. ‘O Little Town of Bethlehem’ is one of the most popular Christmas carols – and it was the sight of Bethlehem itself that inspired Phillips Brooks, ...

“O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie,” begins a beloved Christmas carol sung since 1868, paying homage to Jesus’ birthplace. But have you heard of Bethlehem, Connecticu ...

Christians throughout the world will think of Bethlehem this season whenever we sing the familiar carol “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” But this year, none of us should sing the following words ...

but one of the first and perhaps the most famous is Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a town of 75,000 in the eastern state’s Lehigh Valley, a short drive from Allentown. Bethlehem was founded in 1741 ...

“O Little Town of Bethlehem” is a cherished favorite. During this festive season we ponder on the events that occurred in that little town 2,000 years ago; the Three Wise Men, the humble ...

O Little Town of Bethlehem, how loudly, colorfully and raucously we see thee celebrate. At least, from August 1 to August 11 — when Musikfest, as it's done ever year since 1984, takes over about ...

However, whether you're singing 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' or dressing your child up as Sheep Number Three, experts say you might be getting the story wrong. While it is taken as given that ...

“Oh, little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light; The hopes and fears ...