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Now playing Next world news Bethlehem celebrates Christmas Tourists from around the world join locals to celebrate Christmas in Bethlehem, the town where Christians say Jesus was born. 25/12/2016
Now playing Next world news Christmas Eve crowds flock to Bethlehem Christian pilgrims from around the world have been gathering this Christmas Eve in Bethlehem – revered as the birthplace of Jesus. 24/12/2016
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Now playing Next no comment Holy Fire ceremony The Holy Fire arrives in Bethlehem where Christians welcome it with marching bands and celebrations outside the Church of the Nativity. 12/04/2015
