BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — At midnight on Christmas Eve, the words of the traditional hymn "The Night of Christmas" will ring out in the tiny grotto in Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, built on ...

Odette Al Sliby, a Bethlehem resident, has sung in choirs since she was seven years old, but she said few things compare to being able to sing in the grotto at the midnight Mass. “It’s very holy, the ...

With a combination of retro jazzy pop, vintage bossa nova and modern soulful vibes, Corinne creates a timeless sound that is both dreamy and, believe it or not, big in Japan. Over the last few years, ...

Encouraged by a ceasefire brokered between Israel and Hamas in October, Bethlehem brought back its annual Christmas celebrations. After a pause of two years, Manger Square lit up again with parades, ...

Bethlehem showcases its industrial heritage and picturesque Main Street. It’s a twinkly Christmastime destination and home to the newest UNESCO site in the US.

Palestinian vendors wait for clients in Manger Square in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. (Credit: Mahmoud Illean/AP.) Listen BETHLEHEM, West Bank — At midnight on Christmas ...