Christmas in Bethlehem, PA isn’t just about twinkling lights and that cozy small-town holiday feeling—though there’s plenty ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - It's officially Christmas time here in the Christmas City! It's really the kickoff to the holiday season," said Ron Semanick, a Bethlehem resident. Every year, the city hosts its ...

Christmastime transforms Pennsylvania into an enchanting wonderland of shimmering lights, spectacular decorations, and a hearty dose of holiday cheer. One city, however, stands out as perhaps the ...

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Bethlehem lit up its Christmas tree at the Church of the Nativity on Saturday, celebrating the season, while neighboring Gaza remains without public festivities of the new year due to the ongoing ...

Odette Al Sliby, a Bethlehem resident, has sung in choirs since she was seven years old, but she said few things compare to being able to sing in the grotto at the midnight Mass. “It’s very holy, the ...

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