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Christmas joy will return to the historic West Bank city of Bethlehem after a two-year hiatus due to the Gaza War.
Bethlehem Mayor Maher Canawati announced that celebrations will resume starting December 6 with a Christmas tree lighting in the famous Manger Square.
“From the heart of Bethlehem, the Birthplace of Christthe city of peace – once again we light the flame of hope and raise our prayers for peace,” the mayor said in a video posted on Instagram.
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“Let us celebrate the message of Christmas together,” he added. “Glory be to God on high – on earth peace, goodwill for all. Bethlehem keeps the light alive.”
Manger Square in the center of Bethlehem is named after the manger in which Jesus was laid after his birth.
The city of Bethlehem has announced that Christmas celebrations will resume from December 6th after a two-year break due to the Gaza war. (Thomas Coex/AFP via Getty Images)
Robert Jeffresssenior pastor at First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, told Fox News Digital it was encouraging to see the “little town of Bethlehem.” We once again celebrate the birth of the “most important person in history.”
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He added: “While we are happy about it temporary peace agreement, “which has led to an end to hostilities in the region, we should recognize that such peace is only temporary.”
Thousands of pilgrims and tourists from around the world travel to Bethlehem during the holiday season. (Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
Jefress continued, “The Bible teaches that there will be no lasting peace in the Middle East until the Prince of Peace, Jesus Christ, returns to earth to establish his kingdom.”
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Thousands Pilgrims and tourists People from all over the world travel to Bethlehem during the holiday season.
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In 2019, then-mayor Anton Salman said Time magazine He expected 1.4 million visitors for the Christmas celebrations.
The Church of the Nativity was built over the grotto (pictured), traditionally considered the birthplace of Jesus Christ. (Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
“I’ve been mayor for 2.5 years,” he said this year. “I have celebrated Christmas for three seasons and every season, [celebrations] are better organized and more attractive to the local community and tourists.”
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The Church of the Nativity was recently renovated in 2019 and built over the grotto, traditionally considered the birthplace of Jesus Christ.