Christmas Celebrations Canceled in Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Jordan

There will be no Christmas lights in Bethlehem this year. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. Read Full Article »