The Gospel says that the star of Bethlehem subsequently leads them to a house – not a manger – where Jesus has been born to Joseph and Mary. Overjoyed, they worship Jesus and present gifts of ...

Most people are familiar with the story of Jesus Christ’s birth. Come Christmastime, Nativity scenes in towns and churches routinely display symbols from the Biblical story like mangers, donkeys ...

"To celebrate Christmas with the presence of part of the manger in which Jesus Christ was born will be a magnificent and huge event," said Amira Hanania, a member of Mr Abbas's Higher Committee of ...

built atop the spot where Jesus is believed to have been born.” This scene is commonly associated with a funeral march rather than a Christmas parade. The absence of foreigners from Manger Square for ...

The atmosphere in Bethlehem, the town where Jesus was born, was more relaxed this Christmas ... spoke to the people from Manger Square, where a stage was set up. “Our commitment this Christmas ...