In the fourth century, the Church of the Nativity was built over a specific cave in Bethlehem where many believed that he was born. That said, there are some arguments against the popular “cave ...

Thousands of tourists travel to Bethlehem every year at Christmas time Bethlehem is celebrating Christmas. A huge tree covered in lights is on display in the square outside the 1,700-year-old Nativity ...

Then they would do it all over again for the next tour group that arrived at their campfire fresh off a hayride that was part of “The Road to Bethlehem,” a three-day free, outdoor Nativity ...

Colm Flynn reports from Greccio, and the art historian Dr Geri Parlby explores the nativity scene’s fascinating story and enduring appeal. There will be no Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem ...

Jesus was born in Bethlehem because Joseph and Mary had ... The story of Jesus's birth (also known as the nativity) is often retold by children taking part in nativity plays.

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