For a second year running, there is no Christmas cheer in Bethlehem, with tourists shunning the Palestinian city and many residents seeking a way out as the Gaza war grinds on.


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Another bleak Christmas in Bethlehem as Christian families quit West Bank

For a second year running, there is no Christmas cheer in Bethlehem, with tourists shunning the Palestinian city and many residents seeking a way out as the Gaza war grinds on.

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BETHLEHEM, Dec 3 — For a second year running, there is no Christmas cheer in Bethlehem, with tourists shunning the Palestinian city and many residents seeking a way out as the Gaza war grinds on. Bethlehem’s Manger Square in front of the Church of the Nativity is largely deserted and souvenir shops are shuttered. Once again, there are no plans to put up the traditional light-festooned Christmas Tree in the ancient settlement that is venerated by…

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No Christmas in Bethlehem as war, exodus, and empty streets grip the Holy City

For a second year running, there is no Christmas cheer in Bethlehem, with tourists shunning the Palestinian city and many residents seeking a way out as the Gaza war grinds on.

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"During these difficult times that our Palestinian cities are going through, especially in the Gaza Strip, it is difficult to show any signs of joy and happiness," said an Orthodox priest.

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No Christmas in Bethlehem for a second year in a row

The 43rd annual Christmas Town Festival is happening in Bethlehem this weekend. It is held on the Bethlehem Town Green and runs from Friday, Dec. 6 to Saturday, Dec. 7.   The goal of the Christmas Town Festival is to raise money to help support Memorial Hall, the community center in Bethlehem, and people come from near and far. Admission...

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Bethlehem's Christmas Town Festival happening this weekend

FOR a second year running, there is no Christmas cheer in Bethlehem, with tourists shunning the Palestinian city and many residents seeking a way out as the Gaza war grinds on.
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Another bleak Christmas in Bethlehem

For a second year running, there is no Christmas cheer in Bethlehem, with tourists shunning the Palestinian city and many residents seeking a way out as the Gaza war grinds on.Be...

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Bethlehem faces quiet Christmas as Israel's war deepens

The year 2000 marked what is known in Christianity as “the first Holy Year in the Holy Land”, intended to be a year of peace. Unfortunately, that year ended with the outbreak of the Second Intifada, which made many pilgrims fear coming to the country.
In 2025, the Catholic world is expected to once again celebrate a “Holy Year,” a special jubilee year that includes religious characteristics unique to it. The Tourism Review website reports that “…

שנת 2000 ציינה את מה שמכונה בנצרות "השנה הקדושה הראשונה בארץ הקודש", שנועדה להיות שנת שלום. לרוע המזל, השנה ההיא הסתיימה בהתפרצות של האינתיפאדה השנייה, שגרמה לצליינים רבים לחשוש מהגעה לארץ.
בשנת 2025, העולם הקתולי צפוי לחגוג שוב "שנה קדושה", שנת יובל מיוחדת הכוללת מאפיינים דתיים הייחודיים לה. אתר Tourism Review מדווח כי "גם הנוצרים בארץ הקודש קיוו לזרם משמעותי של עולי רגל, אבל שוב, התחזית עגומה לאור המלחמה והאלימות המתמשכות". עוד צוין, כי "אפילו…

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A bleak Christmas in Israel: the pilgrims chose alternative destinations, such as Istanbul - Walla Tourism

Marinella Bandini Children welcome the custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, upon his entrance into Bethlehem on Nov. 30, 2024, for the beginning of Advent. The custos’ entry was festive, but at the same time, it was impossible to ignore the echoes of war. The children were holding signs with messages of peace and solidarity for those suffering due to the war. While Bethlehem is not directly involved in the conflict, it continues to …

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