Christmas in Bethlehem is celebrated with pomp and grandeur. Bethlehem is considered to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, the savior. Christmas in Bethlehem is rejoiced in a much sacred way than fun. While you reach the Manger Square, you can see a crowd of people congregating at a place to celebrate Christmas. The famous Church of the Nativity is decorated with several flags and beautiful embellishments.
Bethlehem observes Christmas with a yearly march-past. Both local and foreigners flock on the rooftops to observe this vivid panorama. Equestrians and police come on the parade sitting on the Arabian horses to lead the parade. Solitary horsemen follow them with a cross astride a black steed. After the, the churchmen and government officials come in this parade. The procession somberly embarks the doors and places the primeval statue of the Holy Child in the church. The dark winding steps guide to a cavern where visitors can get a silver star presenting the site of the birth of Jesus. All the residences in Bethlehem have cross over the door and the villages boast star placed important on a pole in the village square.
Bethlehem enjoys total three Christmas Eves. The Protestant and Catholic churches of Bethlehem celebrate Christmas on December 24th. Another Christmas Eve, during Christmas in Bethlehem, is celebrated by the Coptic, Greek Orthodox and Syrian churches. The last Christmas Eve is celebrated by the Armenian Church.
During the Christmas in Bethlehem, the local people enjoy a traditional lunch. This lip smacking conventional lunch includes spiced nutmeg, pepper, turkey, cinnamon and stuffed with rice, meat, pine nuts and almonds. During the Christmas Eve, members of Protestant church turn around the city and sing carols. At the morning, the little dots open their gifts before breakfast and after the breakfast. All the local people and foreigners go to church and visit the friends to wish them a happy Christmas. In Catholic churches, all the priests wish everyone with the Holy Water.
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