Giant Christmas Tree Raised in Bethlehem — Hope of Peace from aus bank holiday Watch Video
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Description: As darkness fell in Bethlehem on Saturday, a giant Christmas tree was lit up along with hundreds of bright, sparkling decorations.nnHundreds of people crowded into Manger Square to attend the annual lighting of the tree in the biblical West Bank city, heralding the Christmas holiday season.nnCapped with a Palestinian flag, the tree is traditionally erected in front of the Nativity Church, the birthplace of Jesus according to Christian tradition.nnChristmas Eve is a major event for Bethlehem and