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Jerusalem’s Christmas dimmed by war

Jerusalem’s Christmas dimmed by war, but some Christians see a glimmer of hope

As conflict persists and tourist influx remains limited, public celebrations in the Old City are canceled for the second year in a row, but some refuse to give in to despair The post Jerusalem’s Christmas dimmed by war,

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We need hope in this wounded land, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem says ahead of Christmas

Cardinal Pizzaballa will make his solemn entry into Bethlehem, in the West Bank, where he will celebrate Christmas Eve Mass.

New York Post on MSN · 17h

What I found at Christianity’s holiest sites in war zone during the Christmas season

Post reporter Caitlin Doornbos hoped to take a break from the war to share the stories of Christians making their pilgrimages to the Holy Land.

The Washington Post on MSN · 23h

For Syria’s Christians, Christmas is a time to grapple with hope and fear

Although members of the Christian community said they are happy to see the Assad regime go, many are wary of their new Islamist leaders.

Al Jazeera on MSN · 17h

Christians in Gaza mark Christmas amid ongoing Israeli war and hope for peace

Christians in Gaza still manage to celebrate Christmas under the threat of Israel's genocidal war.

Hanukkah and Christmas on same day, Fresno Rabbi reacts

KTVI-TV St. Louis on MSN · 1d

Christmas and Hanukkah on the same day – How often does it happen?

Wednesday marks the first time the start of Hanukkah and Christmas have fallen on the same day since 2005 and only the fifth time since 1900.

Palm Beach Post · 2d

How often does Hanukkah start on Christmas Day? It's pretty rare

Hanukkah can begin as early as Nov. 28 or as late as Dec. 27, depending on the year, according to Reader's Digest. Hanukkah changes dates every year — in the Gregorian calendar used by most of the world — because it is based on the Hebrew calendar.

Yahoo · 10h

Hanukkah and Christmas on the same day, Fresno Rabbi reacts

Christmas is this week! Here's which restaurants will be open and closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 this year. "I finally had enough and demanded a supervisor be called." The man accused of lighting a woman on fire on a New York City subway and fanning the flames as she burned to death made his first appearance in court on Tuesday,

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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.

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Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu wishes a merry Christmas to Christians around the world

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wished Christians worldwide a Merry Christmas and thanked the Christian community ...

Religion News Service on MSN1d

In Israel and occupied territories, Christmas and Hanukkah converge in sober celebrations

Gaza’s tiny Christian community prayed with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, who received ...

Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts

Bethlehem is marking another somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza. Manger Square lacked its usual festive ...

AFP on MSN1d

Sombre Christmas in Bethlehem an 'escape' from war for Palestinians

With no Christmas tree or decorations adorning the Church of the Nativity, revered as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, holiday ...

LA County greets Christmas by celebrating Mass, singing out loud and helping the needy

Christians across Los Angeles County marked the birth of Jesus Christ with Masses, special services and other celebrations.

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Christmas Message from Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has sent out his Christmas Message in a film (see link below).

Burning of a Christmas tree in Syria sets off protests

Footage began to circulate online Monday showing flames at the base of an artificial Christmas tree in the mostly Christian ...

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Jerusalem’s Christmas dimmed by war

Hanukkah and Christmas on same day, Fresno Rabbi reacts

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