Christians celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem for first time in two years

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In 2025, Christmas celebrations returned to Bethlehem for the first time since 2022, following a two-year hiatus. Public festivities in the historic birthplace of Jesus had been canceled in 2023 and 2024 by local church and municipal leaders as a mark of solidarity and mourning for those suffering in the Gaza war. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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