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Bethlehem’s Christmas tree lights up after two years of darkness

Bethlehem, occupied West Bank – For the first time in two years, the Christmas tree in Bethlehem lit up the night sky, restoring a glimmer of joy to the birthplace of Jesus after seasons ...
National Catholic Register

Bethlehem Lights Christmas Tree Again While Conflict Still Echoes Nearby

For the past two years — while the war in Gaza has been taking place — all Christmas celebrations have been canceled in Bethlehem, the town where Jesus was born. However, after the recent ceasefire, ...
Hindustan Times

As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope

BETHLEHEM, West Bank, - A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for the first time since 2022. The Palestinian city, revered by ...

The emotional moment Bethlehem’s Christmas tree returned after years of darkness

Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday ...
The Independent

Bethlehem lights up Christmas tree for first time since 2022

A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for the first time since the start of the Gaza war. The Palestinian city, revered by Christians ...

For Palestinian Christians, return of Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem mark opportunity to revive hope

Bethlehem's Christmas celebrations have restarted - for some they represent hope but for others they are painful.