Colm Flynn reports from Greccio, and the art historian Dr Geri Parlby explores the nativity scene’s fascinating story and enduring appeal. There will be no Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem ...

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The manger scene has a special place near the Christmas tree or in another place ... which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his ...

Church leaders in Jerusalem and the Bethlehem city council took the decision last month to forego “any unnecessarily festive” Christmas celebrations in solidarity with Gazans. The Latin ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - It's a warm Christmas celebration in Bethlehem where a Christmas in July event kicked off. The event is taking place in the city's historic downtown district. Participating ...

Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating their Christmas season traditions in Bethlehem.