BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP ... she drew a curtain to display the dozens of wooden figures — angels, shepherds, kings carrying gifts — in a tiny landscape decorated with pebbles, wood and moss.

Hordes of tourists and pilgrims are a common sight outside Bethlehem’s Church of the ... half-finished shepherds and magi stood watch over deserted workstations. He had already been forced ...

An angel also guided some poor shepherds to see the ... and carry replicas of the star of Bethlehem. As in Ukraine, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on 7 January.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - It's a warm Christmas celebration in Bethlehem where a Christmas in July event kicked off. The event is taking place in the city's historic downtown district. Participating ...

After leading the effort since 2020, outgoing director Annamarie Jakubielski has announced she will step down to focus on ...