Since the flip of a switch 76 years ago, a star on South Mountain has shone down on Bethlehem, PA, known as Christmas City USA.

As told in the Gospel of Matthew, a star marked the birth of Jesus Christ and led wise men, or Magi, from the East to present the child with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

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 ...