Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza

12 articles, oldest first.

1. New York Post

   Christmas returns to Bethlehem with tree-lighting ceremony — for first time since outset of war in Gaza ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Dec 5, 2025

   New York Post's feed description

   They are decking the halls again in Bethlehem, the birth city of Jesus Christ.

2. NBC4 Washington

   Christmas celebrations return to Bethlehem after 2 years of war in Gaza ↗ (opens NBC4 Washington)

   Published Dec 6, 2025

   Same headline from 6 more outlets

   NBC4 Washington's feed description

   Christmas celebrations are slowly returning to the traditional birthplace of Jesus in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

3. Al-Monitor

   Bethlehem Christmas tree lit up for first time since Gaza war ↗ (opens Al-Monitor)

   Published Dec 5, 2025

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   Al-Monitor's feed description

   Christmas cheer returned to the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ on Saturday as Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank lit up a tree for the first time since the war in Gaza began over two years ago.

4. Al-Monitor

   As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope ↗ (opens Al-Monitor)

   Published Dec 5, 2025

   Al-Monitor's feed description

   By Alexander CornwellBETHLEHEM, West Bank, Dec 6 (Reuters) - A giant Christmas tree adorned with red and gold baubles stands in the West Bank city of Bethlehem for the first time since 2022.The Palestinian city, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus, had refrained from public Christmas ce…

5. WMUR

   Christmas celebrations are returning to Bethlehem ↗ (opens WMUR)

   Published Dec 6, 2025

   WMUR's feed description

   While a shaky ceasefire holds in Gaza, Palestinians hope the festivities are a step toward a more peaceful future in a region shaken by tragedy.

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