Christmas
Christmas returns to Bethlehem after two years of silent nights
As Christmas returns to the city where it began, Bethlehem moves to reconstruct its tourism industry.
Holiday in Cyprus: The hottest winter escape
Jerusalem highlights: December 5-11
Not Prague, not Berlin: The city emerging as Europe’s winter surprise
An open letter to Pope Francis: Words with good intent can still harm - opinion
I am also a man of faith, of Jewish faith, and as such, could not comprehend the [nativity] Scene as I saw it in the media.
Controversy erupts in Freiburg as cathedral choirmaster Boris Böhmann is dismissed amid protests
The Archdiocese of Freiburg is embroiled in controversy following the immediate suspension of Boris Böhmann, the long-serving cathedral music director.
Bear Grylls Christmas message: Jesus’ mother was a Palestinian refugee
In an advertisement for New Testament retelling “the Greatest Story Ever Told,” survivalist Bear Grylls called Mary a Palestinian girl and Middle Eastern refugee.
JPPI survey finds strong Hanukkah traditions among American Jews, divided views on Israel - poll
JPPI survey reveals strong ties between American Jews and Israel, with 90% avoiding Christmas trees and most lighting Hanukkah candles, despite varied views on the Gaza war and personal security.
A history of mental illness, threats and warnings: What is known about the Christmas market attack?
Reported drug use, mental health struggles and extremist threats: What were Taleb al-Abdulmohsen's warning signs?
The French plan to sell their Christmas gifts this year. Here's why
Reselling Christmas gifts is becoming increasingly common in France. According to recent reports, 21% of the French plan to resell their gifts this year.
War on Christmas: Pro-Kremlin channels release video of Santa shot down by Russian air defense
The scene shows Grandfather Frost, Russia's version of Santa, congratulating a Russian soldier for shooting down Santa.
‘We may face extinction’: Bethlehem’s clergy sound alarm on exodus and extremism amid ongoing war
Bethlehem’s economic crisis deepens as tourism collapses during the Gaza conflict.
Israel's Atlanta consulate creates initiative where participants create ornaments for Gaza hostages
The ornaments include a photo of each of the 100 hostages still held captive by Hamas, which will be hung on the Christmas tree using a yellow ribbon associated with the struggle for their release.
Christmas Eve in Bethlehem: Striving to hold onto hope
Local residents share stories of faith and resilience as the city’s economic and social struggles grow amid the ongoing war.
'If the gov't won't protect us, we will leave': Syrian Christians protest burning of Christmas tree
Protesters held crosses and the new national flag of Syria as they called for an end to "injustice and sectarianism against Christians."
