Christmas in Palestine

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

Palestinian scouts perform in Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Priest in the Palestinian village of Beit Jala, near Bethlehem, conducting traditional outdoor Christmas service

Pilgrim in the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Orthodox priest lights candle in the Grotto of the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Armenian priests watch clergyman carrying figure of the baby Jesus, Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Palestinian Santa, East Jerusalem

Latin Patriarch being driven through the Israeli checkpoint to enter Bethlehem

Palestinian children enjoying the Christmas program outside the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Weekly protest against The Wall, near Bethlehem

Christmas tree made of empty tear gas canisters and razor wire outside Manger Square, Bethlehem

[himher 634]

Excellent photos!

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

Excellent photos!

Trying to share some of the best ones I've come across...

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

Pilgrim kissing the star in the floor marking the traditional site of the birthplace of Jesus in the Grotto of the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Pilgrim lighting candle in the Grotto of the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Palestinian Santa in Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Palestinian wood carver in shop in Bethlehem

Greek Orthodox priest inside the Church of the Nativity

Pilgrims inside the Church of the Nativity

Pilgrims dressed as Santa walk to the Church of the Nativity

Pilgrim inside the Church of the Nativity

Palestinian girl outside St. Porfirios Church, Gaza City

Peace activists make display with candles and tear gas canisters inside the Grotto of the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Edited December 26, 2013 by Falastin_Qalbi

[luckytxn 2,264]

Awesome images. Thanks for posting.

[spookyturtle 9,466]

Very nice pics. Thanks for posting.

[PalestineMyHeart 1,897]

Awesome images. Thanks for posting.

I'm glad you enjoyed - it's my pleasure.

Some more images...

Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Lighting candle in the Church of the Nativity

Pilgrims praying in the Grotto of the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Lighting candles inside the Church of the Nativity

Christmas mass in Bethlehem

Greek Orthodox priest walks inside the Church of the Nativity

Tourist offers a sweet to Palestinian boy dressed as Santa, Bethlehem

Taking pics in Manger Square, Bethlehem

Greek Orthodox priest leads service for Palestinian Christians at Saint Porfirios Church, Gaza City

Palestinian child at weekly protest against The Wall, villege of al Masara near Bethlehem

[luckytxn 2,264]

Beautiful.

I'm glad you enjoyed - it's my pleasure.

Some more images...

Manger Square and the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Lighting candle in the Church of the Nativity

Pilgrims praying in the Grotto of the Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem

Lighting candles inside the Church of the Nativity

Christmas mass in Bethlehem

Greek Orthodox priest walks inside the Church of the Nativity

Tourist offers a sweet to Palestinian boy dressed as Santa, Bethlehem

Taking pics in Manger Square, Bethlehem

Greek Orthodox priest leads service for Palestinian Christians at Saint Porfirios Church, Gaza City

Palestinian child at weekly protest against The Wall, villege of al Masara near Bethlehem

[Sarah Elle-Même 660]

I love, love, love these photos! Brings back memories of my trip to Bethlehem when I was a teenager. Thanks for sharing

Hope everyone had a wonderful, blessed Christmas!

[Novembro 1,763]

Gorgeous! Love it.