BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Jack Giacaman enjoys telling customers that every day is Christmas in his shop ... "But I am praying for peace, for Israel and Palestine to come together," he says.

You know, we just celebrated Christmas, and millions sang about Bethlehem and read about Bethlehem. I wonder if they know that Bethlehem is a real city, in Palestine, with people, with a long cry ...

Christmas in Bethlehem is not just a religious event. It is a day of national significance, fostering cooperation and unity between Christians and Muslims living in Palestine as well as between ...

In an address late on Christmas Eve, Pope Francis said “our hearts are in Bethlehem,” as he lamented ... "May it (peace) come in Israel and Palestine, where war is devastating the lives ...

AMY GOODMAN: Christmas has been canceled in Bethlehem. As the death toll tops ... including Decolonizing Palestine: The Land, the People, the Bible. It’s hard to say “Merry Christmas ...

“Bethlehem Municipality crews announced the dismantling of Christmas decorations installed ... “The reason is the general situation in Palestine; people are not really into any celebration ...

A year later, Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem are slated to be muted ... we’re calling for the world to humanize the people of Palestine.” Isaac said his community is also racked with ...

A woodworker inside Christmas House in Bethlehem. At home ... "But I am praying for peace, for Israel and Palestine to come together," he says. A few feet away, stands the Church of the Nativity ...

"But I am praying for peace, for Israel and Palestine to come ... but her first visit to Bethlehem. Nocera thinks the decision by the city's churches to forego Christmas celebrations is the ...