BETHLEHEM, West Bank — The normally bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus resembled a ghost town on Sunday, as Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem were called off due to the Israel-Hamas war.

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Jack Giacaman enjoys telling customers that every day is Christmas in his shop, which features hand-crafted olive-wood Nativity scenes, camels and crosses. But this year ...

The West Bank city of Bethlehem—identified in the Bible as the birthplace of Jesus—held muted Christmas celebrations on Monday amid the war between Israel and Hamas. Christian worshipers pray ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank -- The typically bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus resembled a ghost town Sunday after Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem were called off due to the Israel-Hamas war.

For Palestinians, Christmas in Bethlehem represents a window to the world. It has long been synonymous with joy and hope, and an occasion to commemorate the place of birth of the Christmas story ...

Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, were cancelled this year. The West Bank town was instead patrolled by Palestinian security forces amid the Israel-Hamas war.

I recently made my first trip to experience Christmas in Bethlehem from Gettysburg PA, and want to make it part of my holiday traditions from now on. Yes, it’s that wonderful!

I mean, you've been talking with people in Bethlehem today. What are you hearing from them about this Christmas in a time of war? DEROSE: They're sad. I met Shara Saeed (ph) in Manger Square ...

The Christian leaders' statement contextualizes reports from earlier this month quoting Bethlehem civil authorities on the decision to take down Christmas decorations in the area. Michele Burke ...

“We have never seen Bethlehem like this,” says ... as fellow clerics mouth prayers in the background. Usually, just before Christmas, the central square in the occupied West Bank should ...

Kaitlin Marakovits of Bethlehem shops at the Scentsy hut Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at the 2024 Christmas Huts on Main in downtown Bethlehem. The Christmas Huts are open Fridays through Sundays ...

Time to shop for the new Christmas merchandise at the Shoppe at Historic Hotel Bethlehem. The Shoppe, located at 437 Main St. in Bethlehem, has begun putting up its new Christmas merchandise ...