Christmas Has Universal Appeal in Bethlehem
The 1955 Mary from Nazareth visits Bethlehem across the Mandelbaum Gate, joining 1,500 Arab Christians and 5,000 foreign visitors each Christmas. Bethlehem hosts three celebrations for Western, Eastern Orthodox, and Armenian Christians, with rites led by the Latin patriarch in Manger Square and a Shepherd's Field service.
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Jordanum
Mary
Nazareth
Israel
Jordan
Mandelbaum Gate
Jerusalem
Mandelbaum
Alberto Gori
Manger Square
Jesus
Christ
Christmas Carols Through the Ages Spotlight
An article celebrates Christmas carols as integral to the season noting ancient angels songs and a mix of European and American contributors. It highlights “Gloria in Excelsis,” Adeste Fideles, Away in a Manger, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, O Holy Night, Silent Night, and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear among others. The piece credits John Henry Hopkins Jr. and Phil lips Brooks, with Jingle Bells and Santa Claus is Coming to Town among child favorites, embracing a festive spirit for all.
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America
Luther
Germany
England
France
Austria
Edmund H. Sears
Bethlehem
John Henry Hopkins, Jr
Little Town of Bethlehem
Phillips Brooks
The
Holy Land
John Pierpont
Santa Claus
Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Twelfth Night Mostly Extinct in English Christmas Traditions
The piece notes Twelfth Night nearly vanished from English Christmas customs, surviving mainly in name and a few traditions. It recalls the old December 25 to January 6 celebration, Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night at Elizabeth I's court, and the current two day Christmas with decorations kept until January 6 per legend.
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