In Gaza, a humble Christmas celebration marks hope for an end to suffering

The devastation has loomed over the celebrations for the tiny Christian community in Gaza, with much of the population living ...

Bethlehem celebrates Christmas for the first time since the war in Gaza began

Encouraged by a ceasefire brokered between Israel and Hamas in October, Bethlehem brought back its annual Christmas celebrations.

In Bethlehem, Christmas celebrations make a comeback after pause in Gaza war

The 2023 and 2024 celebrations were canceled with a "broken heart and a broken soul," Bethlehem's mayor told NBC News, but ...
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3 home blessing rituals families should do for Christmas

Around the Christmas period, most families are preparing for the festivities by hanging decorations, planning dinner parties, and thinking about Christmas presents. However, for Orthodox Christians ...
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The real reason Christmas falls on December 25th

This video examines why Christmas is celebrated on December 25th, despite the Bible never giving a date for Jesus’ birth. It ...

Everything you need to know about Christmas, and how it has evolved into a global holiday

Since the early 20th century, Christmas has evolved from a religious holiday to a hugely popular cultural holiday observed by ...
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Israel, others where Christmas is not public holiday

Israel stands out among these countries. Although it is home to Christian communities and holy sites central to Christianity, ...