WATCH: Christmas Spirit Returns to Bethlehem After Two Years of War
The Christmas spirit returned to Bethlehem on December 24 as people gathered to celebrate the holiday after two years of war and cancelled festivities. The celebrations came as a fragile ceasefire in Gaza entered its second month, allowing pilgrims and locals to once again mark the season in the city revered as the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Thousands of Palestinians and tourists filled Manger Square, cheering as singers and performers took the stage. In most years, Bethlehem holds a central place in the Christian story, as the site where Jesus was born in a stable and laid in a manger because there was no room at the inn. Tourism in the city had sharply declined over the past two years, forcing the cancellation of Christmas festivals. This year’s gathering marked a symbolic return of faith, tradition, and hope to one of Christianity’s holiest sites. #Bethlehem #Christmas #MangerSquare #ChurchOfTheNativity #HolyLand #ChristmasAfterWar #PeaceAndHope The Indian Express covers a wide spectrum of national and international news, including daily updates, political developments, election coverage, gadget and mobile reviews, technology updates, entertainment news, Bollywood trends, sports news and public opinions on daily topics. The Indian Express's comprehensive coverage extends to global events, providing insightful analysis on international affairs. With a focus on both Indian and global perspectives, the Indian Express delivers top-notch editorial analysis and in-depth reporting. Stay informed with the latest news, trends, explained and expert views from India and around the world. You can search us on YouTube by: @indianexpress, indian express, indian express newspaper today,indian express newspaper,indian express editorial analysis,indian express analysis,indian express analysis today,indian express,indian express news,the indian express newspaper analysis,the indian express,the indian express newspaper analysis today,the indian express editorial analysis,the indian express newspaper. Stay Tuned To Indian Express For More Updates: https://indianexpress.com/ Watch Out Our Weekly Shows: 🡆 Political Pulse - • Political Pulse 🡆 Express Explained In 60 Seconds - • Express Explained In 60 Seconds 🡆 Zero Hour with Derek O' Brien - • Zero Hour with Derek O' Brien 🡆 Indian Express Explained - • Indian Express Explained 🡆 UPSC Essentials- • UPSC ESSENTIALS: ART & CULTURE with Devdut... #LatestNews #BreakingNews #EnglishNews Subscribe to our Channel: The Indian Express: http://goo.gl/RjJrX0 Subscribe to our Network Channels: Jansatta (Hindi): / jansatta Loksatta (Marathi): / loksatta The Financial Express / financialexpress Express Drives (Auto): / expressdrives Inuth (Youth): / inuthdotcom Indian Express Bangla: / indianexpressbangla Indian Express Punjab: / @indianexpresspunjab Indian Express Malayalam: / iemalayalam Indian Express Tamil: / @indianexpresstamil Connect with us: Facebook: / indianexpress Twitter: / indianexpress Indian Express App: http://indianexpress.com/apps/ Official Website: https://indianexpress.com/
