But as Bethlehem prepares to mark its second Christmas under the shadow of the war in Gaza, there are almost no tourists, leaving the Nativity Store and other businesses unsure of how much longer ...

While spring is just around the corner, the Christmas City is already looking for visitors to start planning their trips to ...

According to the Christian Christmas story, Jesus was born in a lowly stable in Bethlehem because there was no more room in the local inns. Around 2,000 years later, almost all of Bethlehem's ...

Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating their Christmas season traditions in Bethlehem.

Colm Flynn reports from Greccio, and the art historian Dr Geri Parlby explores the nativity scene’s fascinating story and enduring appeal. There will be no Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem ...

It may not even be spring, but it’s never too early to start planning your holiday trips to the Christmas City.

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To honor the 200th anniversary of Christ Church, Mr. Randall Thompson has created what he calls a Musical Drama of the Nativity, and what should be thought of as a Christmas Pageant. For the seven ...

Jesus was born in Bethlehem ... taking part in nativity plays. Find more teaching resources on BBC Teach Religious Studies KS1: The Christian Story of the First Christmas.

Outside the Church of the Nativity, Greek Orthodox priest Issa Thaljieh said Bethlehem was “grieving ... hoped to reopen his local businesses for Christmas this year after closing them ...