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Churches under Lockdown: Christian Festivities Canceled in Gaza (PHOTOS)

December 25, 2020

The joy of Christmas was largely absent among Gaza’s Christian population as a result of the COVID-19 lockdown. Churches throughout the Strip canceled the festivities associated with the holidays, and Christians, like their Muslim brethren, […]

Bethlehem Scales down Christmas Celebrations Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

December 24, 2020

Just a handful of Palestinians today gathered at the Manger Square in Bethlehem to mark the start of Christmas Eve as the coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on this year’s celebrations. Unlike previous years […]

Custos of the Holy Land Arrives in Bethlehem Ushering in Christmas Celebrations amid COVID-19 Restrictions

November 28, 2020

The Custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, arrived today in at Bethlehem’s Church of Nativity coming from Jerusalem ushering in the Christmas celebrations which kicks off tomorrow. However, due to the coronavirus lockdown […]

The Israeli ‘Grinch’: 500 Gaza’s Christians Denied Travel Permits to Celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem

December 25, 2019

Palestinian Christians in Gaza rejected Israeli claims that they have been granted permits to visit Bethlehem and Jerusalem in the West Bank in order for them to celebrate Christmas there. #Palestinian Christians Celebrate #Christmas in […]

Palestinian Christians Celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem, despite Israeli Occupation (VIDEOS)

December 24, 2019

Thousands of Palestinians and tourists Tuesday gathered at the Manger Square in Bethlehem, marking the start of Christmas eve. Palestinian Christians celebrate #Christmas in #Bethlehem, where Christian churches begin their celebrations pic.twitter.com/Y0mbbtbjSg — Shehab Agency […]

Under International Pressure, Israel Reverses Ban on Gaza Christians Visiting Holy Sites

December 23, 2019

Christians in the Gaza Strip will be allowed to visit holy cities such as Bethlehem and Jerusalem at Christmas, Israeli authorities said on Sunday, reversing a previous decision, Reuters reports. On December 12, Israel’s military liaison […]

Israel Bars Gaza’s Christians from Visiting Holy Cities at Christmas (VIDEO)

December 13, 2019

Christians in the Gaza Strip will not be allowed to visit holy cities such as Bethlehem and Jerusalem to celebrate Christmas this year, Israeli authorities said on Thursday, Reuters reports. Gazan Christians will be granted permits to […]

Relic of Jesus’ Manger: Christmas Gift from the Pope to the City of Bethlehem

November 30, 2019

A fragment of wood reputed to be from the manger where Jesus was laid after his humble birth arrived in Bethlehem from the Vatican on Saturday, kicking off Christmas season at the town revered as […]

Palestinian Santas Barred from Jerusalem

December 25, 2018

Palestinian Christians dressed up as Santa Claus for Christmas have been forbidden by Israel to enter Jerusalem as reported by Anadolu Agency. Palestinian Christians from the West Bank, like their Muslim counterparts, can’t enter Jerusalem without […]

Palestinians Celebrate Christmas despite Israeli Restrictions (VIDEO)

December 25, 2018

Palestinian Christians celebrated Christmas despite Israeli restrictions. The city of Bethlehem adorned a Christmas tree in Manger Square, where the Church of the Nativity is located. The square hosted a number of activities, including the […]

Thousands Gather for Christmas-Tree Lighting in Bethlehem

December 2, 2018

Thousands of people attended the annual Christmas-tree lighting ceremony in Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Saturday night to mark the start of the holiday season. Palestinians light up Christmas tree outside the Church of the Nativity  […]

Palestinians Christians Message to Trump (VIDEO & PHOTOS)

December 26, 2017

Palestinian scouts played the drums and bagpipes during Christmas celebrations in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem, but this year, tourists have kept away. Ongoing protests across the West Bank and Gaza Strip against […]

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