Christmas returns to Bethlehem amid ongoing concerns over Christian population decline from 86% in 1950 to just 10% today, while Nazareth enjoys growth.

Christmas celebrations have returned to the birthplace of Jesus after a two-year hiatus, but the joy remains overshadowed by another turbulent year for Palestinians living under Israeli-occupation in the West Bank.

On Christmas Eve, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square and other Holy Land sites, after two years of subdued Christmas celebrations because of the war in Gaza

New research examines the theory that this biblical phenomenon was actually a comet, and subjects it to mathematical calculations regarding its potential trajectory.

Thousands of people traveled from nearby towns and villages to attend Bethlehem's annual Christmas Eve tree lighting ceremony, which was canceled the last two years.

Christians in Israel and Palestine are celebrating Christmas for the first time in two years now that Israel and Hamas have entered a cease-fire.

For the past two years, Christmas in Bethlehem has been a somber affair, without the traditional festivities. But this year, families are flocking again to Manger Square. Bethlehem is buzzing with lights,

Bethlehem is surging back to life this year, after two years of war in the region, which emptied the streets of travelers and pilgrims during what’s typically a festive and bustling season there. NBC News’ Matt Bradley travels to Bethlehem,

Thousands flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve, the spot where Christians believe Jesus was born. It's in the occupied West Bank, and celebrations were canceled over the last two years because of the Israel-Hamas war.

A Palestinian guest house packed with the artwork of elusive British graffiti artist Banksy was reopened in the West Bank city of Bethlehem. The general manager of the hotel told The Associated Press that tourism to Bethlehem is on the rise.