Palestine's many Christmases: Faces of diversity in the cradle of Christianity

The old city of Bethlehem houses numerous convents, chapels and monasteries of different Christian communities are present [Qassam Muaddi / TNA]

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Palestine's many Christmases: Faces of diversity in the cradle of Christianity: Christmas celebrations in Palestine culminate on December 25. But inside Bethlehem itself, the diversity of Christian traditions translates into different dates of celebration, for different communities.

Palestinian Christian families visit the Nativity grotto, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, seeking blessings for their children [Qassam Muaddi / TNA]

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