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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 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 ...
International Middle East Media Center

City of Bethlehem Holds Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Bethlehem lit up its Christmas tree at the Church of the Nativity on Saturday, celebrating the season, while neighboring Gaza remains without public festivities of the new year due to the ongoing ...