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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,

Angelus · 1d

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.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

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 · 21h

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, Christmas

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.

CBS News on MSN · 5h

Hanukkah started on Christmas Day in 2024 in rare occurrence

This year, the first night of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas for the first time since 2005. Christmas and Hanukkah both always fall on the 25th, but of two different months, with Christmas coming on the Dec. 25th of the Gregorian calendar, and Hanukkah starting on the 25th day of the month of Kislev in the Jewish calendar.

Yahoo · 2d

Hanukkah starts Dec. 25 this year. What to know about what it celebrates, traditions

But did you know that it's also Hanukkah? This year, Hanukkah begins with Christmas on the night of Wednesday, Dec. 25. Because the start of Hanukkah is tied to the Hebrew calendar, the dates change from year to year and the holiday can happen between late November and late December.

Bethlehem marks a 2nd sombre Christmas under shadow of war

AFP on MSN · 1d

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 cheer was absent in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem on Tuesday.

Associated Press · 1d

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 lights and crowds of tourists on Tuesday.

Africanews English on MSN · 1d

Bethlehem marks a second sombre Christmas Mass as Israel's war on Hamas rages on

Hundreds gathered at the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem in the West Bank as the leader of the Catholic Church in the Holy Land marked the second Christmas Midnight Mass under the shadow of the war in Gaza.

Catholic News Agency1h

Patriarch of Jerusalem: Let us look to the future with hope, without hatred or violence

Our commitment this Christmas is to rebuild our trust and renew our hope for life here in Bethlehem and throughout Palestine, ...

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Christians protest in Syrian capital after burning of Christmas tree

Protests erupted in Christian neighborhoods of the Syrian capital Damascus after a Christmas tree was set on fire in another ...

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 ...

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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.

Independent Catholic News2d

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).

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Christmas morning or Hanukkah night? These families do both.

Cutler and his parents, who live in San Marcos, are one of many families around the region that celebrate both Christmas and ...

WPIX New York City, NY on MSN15h

NYC residents celebrate the first night of Hanukkah

Hundreds of Brooklyn residents took to local shops to prepare for the first night of Hanukkah.

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