Christmas

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A Jewish experience of Christmas and the power of inclusion - opinion

For Jews, Christmas can feel isolating. Small acts of recognition and kindness can create space for everyone to feel seen and celebrated.

By ZACH MARGS
19/12/2024

Liturgical Festival to be held in YMCA Jerusalem

Originally set in Nazareth, this year, due to security concerns for the musicians and audience, the event was moved to Jerusalem.

By NERIA BARR
17/12/2024

How often does the first day of Hanukkah fall on Christmas?

In just over a century, the first day of Hanukkah, which begins at sundown, has coincided with Christmas Day four other times.

By ZACHARY SMITH/CLEVELAND.COM/TNS
15/12/2024
THE WINTER Dreams exhibit at the Botanical Gardens

Take a last-minute trip to Jerusalem for some much-needed festive cheer

Here’s how to celebrate the merriest of seasons in the most magical city in the world.

By LAUREN GUMPORT
15/12/2024

Baby Jesus in keffiyeh unveiled in Vatican nativity

Bethlehem artists' Christmas display in St. Peter's Square features Palestinian symbolism amid Pope Francis' calls for peace in the Holy Land.

Just in time for Christmas? Sarcophagus possibly belonging to Saint Nicholas discovered in Turkey

Archaeologists assume the sarcophagus was covered by a layer of gravel and sand brought by a flood or tsunami.

A Christmas tree is decorated in the Christian-majority neighbourhood of Hamidiyeh in Homs

Aleppo’s Christians celebrate Christmas amid changing leadership

After opposition factions take control of Aleppo, the city’s Christian community prepares for the holidays while navigating newfound freedoms and lingering uncertainties.

By RIZIK ALABI/THE MEDIA LINE
08/12/2024
Jerusalem Great Synagogue

Grapevine: Enchanting cantors & choir

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

German authorities arrest Iraqi man suspected of planning ramming attack on Christmas market

The individual had allegedly shared videos promoting and praising Islamic State on his social media.

£25,000 worth of Christmas pies nabbed from Michelin-starred chef in van heist

It remains unclear whether the 2,500 pies, including steak and ale, turkey and cranberry, and butternut squash varieties, were still inside the van when it was recovered.

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