BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP ... the making of thousands of beeswax candles by hand as a symbol of the light that Jesus brought to the world and a “lovefeast,” a song service where worshippers ...

Peace: The second candle, sometimes known as the Bethlehem Candle, stands for peace. It reflects on the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Joy: The third candle, the Shepherd's Candle ...

On the second Sunday, a candle is lit to celebrate faith. This is based on the everlasting love of God, and it is also commonly referred to as the “Bethlehem” candle. This reminds everyone ...

Lighting candles on Christmas Eve, joining Santa for a sleigh rideChristmas — from the Christian celebration to the secular commercial holiday — is omnipresent in Bethlehem.On a recent day ...

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 wooden figurines, the ...

Lighting candles on Christmas Eve, joining Santa for a sleigh ride Christmas — from the Christian celebration to the secular commercial holiday — is omnipresent in Bethlehem. On a recent day ...