The yearly Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem—shared among Armenian, Catholic and Orthodox denominations—are usually major boons for the city, where tourism accounts for 70 percent of its annual ...

Jack Giacaman in his shop on Milk Grotto Street in Bethlehem completes an electronic payment in December 2024. For over a year, the only way to sell has been through online purchases or orders ...

According to the Gospel of Matthew, the Star of Bethlehem guided three Magi, or wise men, to Jerusalem over 2,000 years ago. After consulting with King Herod of Judea, the men followed the star to ...

As part of that promotion, they took the tradition of the putz to the historic Hotel Bethlehem on Main Street. Thousands turned up. “The story goes that the hotel got so crowded that they couldn ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Worshippers visit the Church of the Nativity, where Christians believe Jesus Christ was born, ahead of ...

But as Bethlehem prepares to mark its second Christmas ... where tourism accounts for 70% of its yearly income. But the streets are empty this season. Mr. Tabash said he continues to open the ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank — The Nativity Store ... where tourism accounts for 70 percent of its yearly income. But the streets are empty this season. Tabash said he continues to open the store ...

From Dec. 6-7, friends and members of the Norman Oklahoma Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated a “Night in Bethlehem.” More than 2,000 people participated, and the event ...