Photo Essay: Christmas in the Holy Land

Christian pilgrims and tourists are visiting Christianity’s holiest sites, especially in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth.

 Issa Kassissieh, wearing a Santa Claus costume, rides a camel during the annual Christmas tree distribution by the Jerusalem municipality in Jerusalem's Old City December 21, 2017 (photo credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)
Issa Kassissieh, wearing a Santa Claus costume, rides a camel during the annual Christmas tree distribution by the Jerusalem municipality in Jerusalem's Old City December 21, 2017
(photo credit: AMMAR AWAD/REUTERS)
Tens of thousands of Christian pilgrims and tourists are in Israel Tuesday to celebrate the Christmas holiday in Israel. They are visiting Christianity’s holiest sites, especially in Jerusalem, Bethlehem and Nazareth.