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Jerusalem’s Christmas dimmed by war

Jerusalem’s Christmas dimmed by war, but some Christians see a glimmer of hope

As conflict persists and tourist influx remains limited, public celebrations in the Old City are canceled for the second year in a row, but some refuse to give in to despair The post Jerusalem’s Christmas dimmed by war,

Angelus · 1d

We need hope in this wounded land, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem says ahead of Christmas

Cardinal Pizzaballa will make his solemn entry into Bethlehem, in the West Bank, where he will celebrate Christmas Eve Mass.

New York Post on MSN · 19h

What I found at Christianity’s holiest sites in war zone during the Christmas season

Post reporter Caitlin Doornbos hoped to take a break from the war to share the stories of Christians making their pilgrimages to the Holy Land.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

For Syria’s Christians, Christmas is a time to grapple with hope and fear

Although members of the Christian community said they are happy to see the Assad regime go, many are wary of their new Islamist leaders.

Al Jazeera on MSN · 19h

Christians in Gaza mark Christmas amid ongoing Israeli war and hope for peace

Christians in Gaza still manage to celebrate Christmas under the threat of Israel's genocidal war.

Hanukkah, Christmas

KTVI-TV St. Louis on MSN · 1d

Christmas and Hanukkah on the same day – How often does it happen?

Wednesday marks the first time the start of Hanukkah and Christmas have fallen on the same day since 2005 and only the fifth time since 1900.

CBS News on MSN · 3h

Hanukkah started on Christmas Day in 2024 in rare occurrence

This year, the first night of Hanukkah will fall on the same day as Christmas for the first time since 2005. Christmas and Hanukkah both always fall on the 25th, but of two different months, with Christmas coming on the Dec. 25th of the Gregorian calendar, and Hanukkah starting on the 25th day of the month of Kislev in the Jewish calendar.

Palm Beach Post · 3d

How often does Hanukkah start on Christmas Day? It's pretty rare

Hanukkah can begin as early as Nov. 28 or as late as Dec. 27, depending on the year, according to Reader's Digest. Hanukkah changes dates every year — in the Gregorian calendar used by most of the world — because it is based on the Hebrew calendar.

Bethlehem marks a 2nd sombre Christmas under shadow of war

The Jerusalem Post on MSN · 20h

Christmas Eve in Bethlehem: Striving to hold onto hope

Local residents share stories of faith and resilience as the city’s economic and social struggles grow amid the ongoing war.

AFP on MSN · 1d

Sombre Christmas in Bethlehem an 'escape' from war for Palestinians

With no Christmas tree or decorations adorning the Church of the Nativity, revered as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, holiday cheer was absent in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem on Tuesday.

Associated Press · 1d

Cities worldwide hold subdued Christmas Eve celebrations amid conflicts

Bethlehem is marking another somber Christmas Eve under the shadow of war in Gaza. Manger Square lacked its usual festive lights and crowds of tourists on Tuesday.

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Christians protest in Syrian capital after burning of Christmas tree

Protests erupted in Christian neighborhoods of the Syrian capital Damascus after a Christmas tree was set on fire in another ...

Religion News Service on MSN1d

In Israel and occupied territories, Christmas and Hanukkah converge in sober celebrations

Gaza’s tiny Christian community prayed with Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, who received ...

LA County greets Christmas by celebrating Mass, singing out loud and helping the needy

Christians across Los Angeles County marked the birth of Jesus Christ with Masses, special services and other celebrations.

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When is the first night of Hanukkah 2024? When it starts, facts, how it's celebrated

Hanukkah is an eight-day festival marking the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. Here's what to know about the ...

Celebrating Hanukkah in Waterloo region and Guelph

Christmas Day also marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday Hanukkah - it's the first time in 19 years that both holidays ...

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