Christmas returns to Holy Land cities as Bethlehem’s Christian population dwindles, Nazareth remains strong

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

Faithful return to Bethlehem and Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first Christmas Eve Mass at St. Peter's

On Christmas Eve, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square and other Holy Land sites, after two years of ...

Christmas Is Back in Bethlehem, but Peace and Joy Have Yet to Arrive

Palestinian Christians are reviving their seasonal public celebrations, hoping to bring light and holiday spirit at the end ...
The Media Line

Christmas 2025 in the Middle East: How the Holiday Appears on Social Media

Posts from Bethlehem, Gaza, Damascus, Dubai, and beyond show celebration, strain, and political messaging unfolding side by ...

Columbus church continues Christmas tradition of serving those in need

COLUMBUS, Ohio — For more than 40 years, a downtown Columbus church has opened its doors on Christmas to help those in need. ...

‘Magical moment’: Hotel Bethlehem to switch off part of iconic rooftop sign on Christmas Eve

Historic Hotel Bethlehem is located on the site of Bethlehem’s first house. It is where, on Christmas Eve in 1741, Count ...

Christmas Star 2025: When To Show Your Kids The ‘Star Of Bethlehem’

Jupiter and Sirius shine side by side in the southeast tonight, mimicking the mythical “Christmas Star” story. Here's exactly ...
Lehigh Valley Live

The Christmas tree toss is back. Throw one in Bethlehem to support domestic abuse survivors.

Josh Hoffert, of Bethlehem, sporting an elf costume, prepares to toss a Christmas tree during the Peter Kearns Memorial ...