BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — On Christmas Eve in 1741, Moravian settlers named ... where they sang the hymn “Jesus Call Thou Me.” Its lyrics say: “Not Jerusalem — lowly Bethlehem 'twas that ...

On Christmas Eve 2024, Bethlehem’s usually vibrant streets were uncharacteristically subdued. The checkpoint from east Jerusalem was almost empty, and those arriving by car found few shops open.

On Christmas Eve in 1741, Moravian settlers ... where they sang the hymn “Jesus Call Thou Me.” Its lyrics say: “Not Jerusalem — lowly Bethlehem ‘twas that gave us Christ to save us.” ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — On Christmas Eve in 1741, Moravian settlers named ... where they sang the hymn “Jesus Call Thou Me.” Its lyrics say: “Not Jerusalem — lowly Bethlehem ’twas ...