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Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem (16 images)

The Church of the Nativity celebrates the Christmas season in the biblical town of Bethlehem, West Bank. Some Christians believe this church was built around where Jesus Christ was born.



Palestinians walk past a Santa Claus displayed outside a store in Bethlehem, West Bank on Saturday. All the hotels in Bethlehem are fully booked for Christmas Eve. Photo by Debbie Hill /UPI
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A Palestinian uses her cellphone to take a selfie in front of a Santa Claus. Photo by Debbie Hill /UPI
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Palestinians walk past a shop selling Santa hats. Photo by Debbie Hill /UPI
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A Palestinian tries to sell Santa hats to tourists from Nigeria in Manger Square. Photo by Debbie Hill /UPI
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