Christmas in jerusalem

Orthodox Christians in Israel mark holiday as war in Gaza rages on

Armenian Christians celebrate the holiday on January 6. However, Armenians in Jerusalem will celebrate Christmas from January 18-19.

 The service of the Royal Hours of Christmas at the Patriarchate of Jerusalem on Friday, January 5, 2024.
 HANUKKAH AT the Tower of David.

Hanukkah, Christmas in Jerusalem: Fun family activities for the holidays

 YMCA's lit-up Christmas tree in Jerusalem.

COVID-19 and the Grinch that stole Israel's Christmas

The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III attends a Christmas service according to the Eastern Orthodox calendar, in the church of Nativity in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.

Tonight is Christmas – and the Israel Museum has a special display


How will Christmas be celebrated in Judea and Samaria?

The Administration will work to prevent crowding through police enforcement.

Palestinians light Christmas tree in Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, November 30, 2019

Holy Sepulchre plans first renovation in generations

Various sects connected to the historic Jerusalem church, fraught with long-standing conflict, have agreed that renovations are necessary at the site where many believe Jesus was buried.

Custodian of the Holy Land Father Francesco Patton, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Metropolitan Theophilos and Armenian Patriarch of Jerusalem Nourhan Manougian, celebrate after signing agreements giving their approval for a restoration project for the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusal

Pop star Yeng Constantino snaps her way through the Holy Land

Filipina singer/actress visits Jerusalem, Jaffa and Nazareth, making sure to post her moments on Instagram.

Yeng Constantino's Instagram account

In Pictures: See how the Middle East celebrates Christmas

There might not be any snow, but that doesn't stop the Christians of the Middle East from celebrating in their own way.

 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

Camel-riding Santa offers free Christmas trees to Jerusalem residents

The initiative, sponsored by the Jerusalem Municipality, aims to dispel some of the tension hanging over the city these days.

 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

Jerusalem municipality distributing free Christmas trees

The city will distribute 150 free Christmas trees to Jerusalem residents next week.

Israeli-Arab Issa Kassissieh wears a Santa Claus costume as he rides a camel during an annual Christmas tree distribution by the Jerusalem municipality, in Jerusalem's Old City December 20, 2016

The fulfillment of Ezekiel 36

Founding of Mikveh Yisrael was the beginning of Israel's agricultural redemption.

Mikveh Yisrael

Surveying Jerusalem

Sir Charles Wilson’s cartographic work in 1864 served as the basis for all future research of the Holy City.

Wilson in the Sinai in 1869.

Greek Patriarch praises Rivlin for defending minorities and condemning violence

Theophilos III and President Rivlin spoke spoke at a New Year reception with different Christian denominations in Israel.

PRESIDENT REUVEN RIVLIN meets with senior Greek Orthodox cleric Theophilos III in Jerusalem

Thousands of Christians in the Holy Land welcome Christmas

The focus of the Christmas celebrations, as in every year, are in Nazareth and Bethlehem, the home town and birth place respectively of Jesus.

A child dressed as Santa Claus lights a candle in the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem