The Town Where JesusWas Born Refuses to Cancel Christmas

Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, lit its Christmas tree again outside the Church of the Nativity for the first time in two years. The Gaza war had silenced public celebrations in 2023and 2024, but on December 6, 2025, the lights returned.Mayor Maher Canawati said the city endured "two bad years of silence with no Christmas, no jobs, no work." He insisted Christmas "should never be stopped or cancelled" and called this year's tree "the light of hope for us." Thousands filled Manger Square as the tree shone in yellow and red, reminding the world that the Savior who was born here still brings hope and peace even in the darkest times. Tourists are returning, streets are bright again, and locals are taking ioyful selfies by the tree that celebrates the birth of the Prince of Peace. Jesus is the reason Bethlehem refuses to let Christmas die.C #Christmas #MerryChristmas #HolidaySeason #ChristmasDecor #ChristmasVibes #FestiveFun #SeasonOfGiving #Christmas2023 #ChristmasTraditions #JoyfulChristmas #ChristmasSpirit #SantaChristmas #XmasMagic #ChristmasCheer #HappyHolidays #FamilyChristmas #ChristmasLights #ChristmasTime #WinterWonderland #PalestinianTerritories #Palestine #FreedomForPalestine #MiddleEast #Jerusalem #GazaStrip #WestBank #PalestinianCulture #HumanRights #SocialJustice #PeaceInPalestine #PalestinianHeritage #SupportPalestine #Occupation #Resistance #PalestinianVoices #CulturalIdentity #GlobalAwareness #Activism #USAChristmas #ChristmasInTheUSA #AmericanHoliday #ChristmasSpirit #XmasUSA #HolidayCheer #FestiveSeason #JoyfulChristmas #ChristmasTraditions #USAChristmasVibes #MerryAndBright #ChristmasCelebration #HolidaySeason #NationalHoliday #JoyousOccasion #ChristmasDecor #TisTheSeason #FestiveVibes #ChristmasJoy christmas, christmas songs, christmas songs playlist, christmas songs medley, christmas songs remix, christmas music, christmas light show, christmas movies full movies, christmas movies, christmas ambience, christmas music fireplace, christmas ambience coffee shop, christmas ambience fireplace, blind christmas nigerian movie, boney m christmas songs, bluey christmas, blippi christmas, baby shark christmas, blue christmas elvis presley, band aid do they know it's christmas, billionaire husband for christmas full movie, black mirror white christmas, black christmas, christmas cartoons, christmas concert, christmas carols, christmas cookies, christmas classics, christmas crafts, christmas carol movie, christmas christian songs, christmas countdown, christmas canon, c christmas song, christmas decorations 2025, christmas dance performance, christmas decorations outdoor, christmas decorating, christmas decoration ideas, christmas drawing, christmas dance, christmas dinner ideas, christmas decorate with me, christmas dinner, diy christmas decorations, diy christmas gifts, diy christmas ornaments, diy christmas decorations 2025, diy christmas wreath, diy christmas decorations outdoor, diy christmas, diy christmas tree collar, diy christmas tree, christmas jazz instrumental, christmas just dance, christmas jazz ambience, christmas jams, christmas jazz no ads, christmas just a week away, jose mari chan christmas songs, justin bieber christmas song, joy to the world christmas song, jschlatt christmas, jazz christmas music, jessica kaylee christmas, jim reeves christmas songs, just dance christmas, jesus songs telugu christmas, john lennon so this is christmas, christmas karaoke, christmas kids, christmas karaoke songs, christmas kids songs, christmas kids movies, christmas kids shows, christmas kids funk, christmas kiss, christmas kpop, christmas kitchen decor, m christmas songs, m christmas music, kannum kannum kathirunnu christmas song, kids christmas songs, kayamata at christmas, kalogera sisters christmas, kent christmas, koy koy christmas song, kodak black nightmare before christmas, karaoke christmas songs, christmas lights decorations outdoor, christmas lofi, christmas lights, christmas list ideas 2025, christmas list ideas, christmas list, christmas lullaby, christmas light show 2025, christmas lofi music, l christmas songs, l christmas music, last christmas, last christmas i gave you my heart lyrics, last christmas wham, last christmas karaoke, last christmas dance, christmas wrapping the waitresses, christmas wishlist, christmas window projection, christmas worship, christmas wrapping, w christmas songs, w christmas music, we wish you a merry christmas, wham last christmas, white christmas, wife for christmas nigerian movie, where are you christmas, whats this whats this nightmare before christmas, white christmas black mirror, where is christmas island, christmas xxtenations, christmas x wing lego, 9th english supplementary the christmas truce in tamil, 90s christmas lights music, 911 christmas