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Jerusalem’s Christmas dimmed by war

Jerusalem’s Christmas dimmed by war, but some Christians see a glimmer of hope

As conflict persists and tourist influx remains limited, public celebrations in the Old City are canceled for the second year in a row, but some refuse to give in to despair The post Jerusalem’s Christmas dimmed by war,

New York Post on MSN · 8h

What I found at Christianity’s holiest sites in war zone during the Christmas season

Post reporter Caitlin Doornbos hoped to take a break from the war to share the stories of Christians making their pilgrimages to the Holy Land.

Angelus · 1d

We need hope in this wounded land, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem says ahead of Christmas

Cardinal Pizzaballa will make his solemn entry into Bethlehem, in the West Bank, where he will celebrate Christmas Eve Mass.

The Washington Post on MSN · 14h

For Syria’s Christians, Christmas is a time to grapple with hope and fear

Although members of the Christian community said they are happy to see the Assad regime go, many are wary of their new Islamist leaders.

Al Jazeera on MSN · 8h

Christians in Gaza mark Christmas amid ongoing Israeli war and hope for peace

Christians in Gaza still manage to celebrate Christmas under the threat of Israel's genocidal war.

Bethlehem marks a 2nd sombre Christmas under shadow of war

The Jerusalem Post on MSN · 9h

Christmas Eve in Bethlehem: Striving to hold onto hope

Local residents share stories of faith and resilience as the city’s economic and social struggles grow amid the ongoing war.

Associated Press · 23h

Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts

Bethlehem is marking another somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza. Manger Square lacked its usual festive lights and crowds of tourists on Tuesday.

Barron's · 1d

Sombre Christmas In Bethlehem An 'Escape' From War For Palestinians

With no Christmas tree or decorations adorning the Church of the Nativity, revered as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, holiday cheer was absent in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem on Tuesday.

Celebrating Christmas Day and 1st night of Hanukkah

CBS News on MSN · 8h

Hanukkah this year starts on Christmas Day in rare occurrence

It's also rare for Hanukkah to start on Christmas Eve. It's happened twice in the last 50 years: in 1978 and 2016. Final draft of House ethics report alleges Matt Gaetz used drugs, paid for sex with a minor

KTVI-TV St. Louis on MSN · 1d

Christmas and Hanukkah on the same day – How often does it happen?

Wednesday marks the first time the start of Hanukkah and Christmas have fallen on the same day since 2005 and only the fifth time since 1900.

The Baltimore Sun · 1d

This year, Christmas and Hanukkah are on the same day. Here’s how some families are celebrating both.

Hanukkah, which commemorates a Jewish military victory in Jerusalem some 2,200 years ago, usually falls in December, and given Christmas’ claim on the 25th, the two can occur within weeks or

Religion News Service on MSN1d

In Israel and occupied territories, Christmas and Hanukkah converge in sober celebrations

Gaza’s tiny Christian community prayed with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, who received ...

LA County greets Christmas by celebrating Mass, singing out loud and helping the needy

Christians across Los Angeles County marked the birth of Jesus Christ with Masses, special services and other celebrations.

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Midnight Christmas Mass in Bethlehem

Hundreds gathered at the Midnight Christmas Mass in Bethlehem, where the leader of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land, ...

Burning of a Christmas tree in Syria sets off protests

Footage began to circulate online Monday showing flames at the base of an artificial Christmas tree in the mostly Christian ...

Bethlehem plans quiet Christmas

The Nativity Store in Manger Square has sold handmade olive wood carvings and religious items to people visiting the ...

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Jerusalem’s Christmas dimmed by war

Bethlehem marks a 2nd sombre Christmas under shadow of war

Celebrating Christmas Day and 1st night of Hanukkah

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