And with the town’s record of not only the Bethlehem star, but also the first documented Christmas tree in the nation, and Christmas markets on both sides of the bustling town’s river ...

The town has had a massive Christmas star set up on a nearby mountain since the late 1930s, a five-pointed star with eight rays. The structure is located at Bethlehem’s highest point — 890 ...

Our 9th floor room had a great view of the iconic 91-foot-tall Bethlehem star that glitters over the town 365 days a year (ask for a “Starlight View”). Its lights can be seen for 20 miles.

However, whether you're singing 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' or dressing your child ... Set in the marble floor of the Grotto is a silver star which represents the spot where Jesus was born ...

According to the Gospel of Matthew, the Star of Bethlehem guided three Magi, or wise men, to Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago. After consulting with King Herod of Judea, the men followed the star to ...

It's celebrated in churches, homes, town squares, and on TV. And it's celebrated in less likely places, too. For instance: your local planetarium. The "Star of Bethlehem" show is — or was — to ...

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, ...