200 crèches donated from almost 150 countries — and Pope John Paul II — retell Jesus’ birth. BETHLEHEM BEAUTY. A bas relief Nativity scene made of wood from Lombardy, Italy, by artist Antonio Sandrini ...

A Nativity scene made by artisans from Bethlehem was the source of controversy this week for including a Palestinian keffiyeh with the child Jesus in the manger — but according to the project’s ...

TEL AVIV — Christmas celebrations in the Holy Land have begun, overshadowed by the devastating war in the Gaza Strip. The traditional Christian procession arrived in Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus ...

A church in Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, is receiving attention for its decision to redesign its Christmas nativity scene to reflect the impact of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Just ...

Friday, Oct 16, 2015 5:27 AM Updated Friday, Oct. 16, 2015 1:44 PM BELEN, N.M. – For nearly a quarter of a century, a year-round Nativity scene made of metal has rested in this little town. Now Belen ...

Liberty’s Best Family Farm again has opened its “Back to Bethlehem” walk-through Nativity experience. “It’s a nice, free thing that you can do, and it doesn’t take an exceptionally long amount of time ...

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ELKHART, Ind. (WSBT) — The Nativity scene came to life in Elkhart this weekend. People were able to do a walk through Christmas experience at the First Presbyterian Church. The event featured Mary and ...

Roman soldiers in helmets stood guard in front of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Park Ridge last weekend, just as they do every year at about this time. They’re the first sight that greets visitors to ...

“O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie,” begins a beloved Christmas carol sung since 1868, paying homage to Jesus’ birthplace. But have you heard of Bethlehem, Connecticut? It’s a ...

SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — Bethlehem came to life this weekend, bringing the Christmas spirit to the Kanawha Valley. Davis Creek Nazarene is hosting its annual Lights of Bethlehem event, ...