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 ...

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Nearly 300 years later, Moravians continue celebrating their Christmas season traditions in Bethlehem. They include the “putz,” a Nativity scene that tells the story of Christ’s birth with ...

The municipality has forgone its traditional Christmas tree at the main entrance to the neighborhood, New Gate, and nativity scenes have been restricted to private properties. The tightening of ...

one of these stationary points occurred when Jupiter was directly overhead in Bethlehem for several nights, aligning with biblical accounts,” said Kim. The “Christmas Star” may have been a ...

By Pastor Rod Anderson The 12 days of Christmas have run their glorious course and we are looking Epiphany squarely in the face on Jan. 6, and then for a whole season of worship weeks. On the ...

"Bethlehem is special at Christmas. It is so special in the Holy ... New Gate, and nativity scenes have been restricted to private properties. The tightening of security around Bethlehem since ...