Bethlehem workshops where carvers toil over small pieces of olive wood sit empty these days. On most Easters the shops lining ...

But for some, like Jerusalem resident Hisham Makhoul, spending Christmas in the holy city provided an "escape" from the Israel-Hamas war raging for more than 14 months in the Gaza Strip. "What we ...

Those planning to visit the Christmas City this holiday can start buying tickets for holiday tours now, with special early savings offered for the first time. Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites said ...

After leading the effort since 2020, outgoing director Annamarie Jakubielski has announced she will step down to focus on ...

There will be no Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem this year. Shaimaa Khalil reports from the birthplace of Jesus. Rev Dr Munther Isaac, Dean of Bethlehem Bible College, has created a nativity ...

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

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - It's a warm Christmas celebration in Bethlehem where a Christmas in July event kicked off. The event is taking place in the city's historic downtown district. Participating ...

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Christmas is a Christian holy day that marks the birth of Jesus, who Christians believe to be the Son of God. When Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem the local inn was full with people returning ...

musical journey. Christmas at Concordia: Journey to Bethlehem is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV ...