with the message that the light overcomes the darkness. Christmas Eve in Bethlehem is anything but a light for those living there. The relentless assault of Gaza that began October 2023 with the ...

Bethlehem, the normally bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus, resembles a ghost town this Christmas Eve, with celebrations called off due to the Israel-Hamas war. The festive lights and Christmas ...

as Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem were called off due to the Israel-Hamas war. The festive lights and Christmas tree that normally decorate Manger Square were missing, as were the throngs ...

“There would be lights everywhere. Also, there would be a centre stage where songs and Christmas carols would be performed in preparation for this festive season,” she said. In ...

the absence of festivities in Bethlehem serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for a lasting peace. This Christmas presents a special opportunity to shed light on the struggles faced by ...

The normally bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus resembled a ghost town Sunday, as Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem were called off due to the Israel-Hamas war. The festive lights and ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Bethlehem ... that typically descends on the West Bank during Christmas week were nowhere to be found. The festive lights and giant tree that normally decorate Manger ...

Time to shop for the new Christmas merchandise at the Shoppe at Historic Hotel Bethlehem. The Shoppe ... from Austria that depict the hotel. Light-up boards that show a painting of Main Street.

Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating their Christmas season traditions in Bethlehem.They include ... candles by hand as a symbol of the light that Jesus brought to the world ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa ... keeps thousands of handmade candles wrapped in red ribbons that they light during Christmas services. “To me, this is Christmas – looking at these candles,” said ...