Megan Janetsky, Author at Crux

Palestinians take part in a Christmas tree–lighting event in Manger Square, next to the Church of the Nativity, traditionally regarded as the birthplace of Jesus Christ ahead of Christmas in the West Bank city of Bethlehem Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. (Credit: Mahmoud Illean/AP.)

Church in the Middle East

Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza

by Megan Janetsky and Associated Press December 8, 2025

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