BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Christmas City's official Christmas tree is now lit. The Bethlehem tree-lighting ceremony was held Friday night outside Payrow Plaza. Mayor J. William Reynolds helped with the ...

The yearly Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem — shared among Armenian ... empty church a week before the holiday. “The light that was born when Jesus Christ was born here is the light ...

Note: Of the columns I have been asked to repeat, this one ranks highest among my readers. “O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie; Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent ...

The festive lights and giant tree that normally ... Tourism accounts for an estimated 70% of Bethlehem's income — almost all from the Christmas season. Salman said unemployment is hovering ...

I still get excited at Christmas time. I enjoy decorating the tree, shopping for presents, and listening to Christmas music. One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is seeing so many ...

Traditionally, a grand Christmas tree would light up Manger Square, but local authorities opted against elaborate celebrations for a second year. "This year we limited our joy," Bethlehem mayor ...

The transfer of the Peace Light of Bethlehem is an annual international scouting tradition held in the lead-up to Christmas. The initiative symbolizes goodwill and support, spreading a flame ...

The yearly Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem — shared among Armenian ... empty church a week before the holiday. “The light that was born when Jesus Christ was born here is the light ...