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Christmas in Bethlehem
By VisitPalestine.ps
By VisitPalestine.ps
Every
December Bethlehem takes centre stage as it welcomes thousands of
visitors who come to experience this historic town and join in the
Christmas celebrations. This year should be no different as Bethlehem
and its host communities once again prepare to welcome their guests from
across the world.
Men, women, and children, tourist and local alike, will once again pack Manger Square to wait for and welcome the Roman Catholic Patriarch, Archbishop Fouad Twal, as he arrives at the Church of the Nativity and marks the start of Christmas celebrations. Palestinian boy scouts and girl scouts will bring the streets to life as they parade down Manger Street playing loud, festive music on their bagpipes and drums. Be sure to check out the December schedule of events that is expected to be packed with activities throughout the area. Dozens of international and local artists, musicians, choirs, and bands are scheduled to perform in Manger Square and at other venues, such as the Bethlehem Peace Center and Dar Annadwa (International Center of Bethlehem). The Annual Christmas Market will once again bring together local and international artisans showcasing and selling crafts, traditional foods, Christmas decorations, and children’s goodies. The Christmas-tree-lighting ceremonies in Bethlehem and neighbouring Beit Jala and Beit Sahour are yet another draw for tourists and locals alike since they will surely be accompanied by music and dance celebrations.
Celebrations will slow down after Christmas Eve on the 24th but pick up again with the celebration of Greek Orthodox Christmas on January 6 and Armenian Christmas on January 18.
If you plan to spend New Year’s Eve in Bethlehem, there will definitely be dozens of parties taking place at hotels and restaurants in the area. The Manger Square celebrations will feature fireworks displays and various performances.
Useful links for Christmas season events:
www.thisweekinpalestine.com
www.visitpalestine.ps
www.travelpalestine.ps
Men, women, and children, tourist and local alike, will once again pack Manger Square to wait for and welcome the Roman Catholic Patriarch, Archbishop Fouad Twal, as he arrives at the Church of the Nativity and marks the start of Christmas celebrations. Palestinian boy scouts and girl scouts will bring the streets to life as they parade down Manger Street playing loud, festive music on their bagpipes and drums. Be sure to check out the December schedule of events that is expected to be packed with activities throughout the area. Dozens of international and local artists, musicians, choirs, and bands are scheduled to perform in Manger Square and at other venues, such as the Bethlehem Peace Center and Dar Annadwa (International Center of Bethlehem). The Annual Christmas Market will once again bring together local and international artisans showcasing and selling crafts, traditional foods, Christmas decorations, and children’s goodies. The Christmas-tree-lighting ceremonies in Bethlehem and neighbouring Beit Jala and Beit Sahour are yet another draw for tourists and locals alike since they will surely be accompanied by music and dance celebrations.
Celebrations will slow down after Christmas Eve on the 24th but pick up again with the celebration of Greek Orthodox Christmas on January 6 and Armenian Christmas on January 18.
If you plan to spend New Year’s Eve in Bethlehem, there will definitely be dozens of parties taking place at hotels and restaurants in the area. The Manger Square celebrations will feature fireworks displays and various performances.
Useful links for Christmas season events:
www.thisweekinpalestine.com
www.visitpalestine.ps
www.travelpalestine.ps
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