The renowned town credited as the epicenter of the nativity of Christ is anticipating a further departure of followers of Jesus. This follows the recent decision to abandon Christmas festivities and to take down holiday embellishments, as revealed by a former Catholic cleric to Fox News.

Officials in Bethlehem, the famed city in the West Bank that holds the honor of being the birthplace of Jesus, disclosed on November 14 that they decided to forgo the usual Christmas embellishments this year. They also announced that the traditional holiday festivities were suspended, in a gesture of unity with Gaza, given the current tumultuous conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Year-round Christmas decorations, a staple of the city, are also planned to be removed. This move, as they posted on their social media, is 'in honor of the martyrs and in solidarity with our people in Gaza'. The decisions have led to a profound impact on the local economy and culture, much of which heavily relies on the spirit of the festive season.

This removal of festive adornments, along with the hiatus of the celebrations, has dealt a significant blow to the tourism industry, a pivotal source of Bethlehem's income. As per The Jerusalem Post, the tourism cash influx contributes to approximately 90% of Bethlehem's revenue.

A representative of the Bethlehem city council indicated to The Telegraph in November that embracing Christmas, in these circumstances, would seem incongruous. The backdrop for this unusual move traces directly to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas.

The renowned town credited as the epicenter of the nativity of Christ is anticipating a further departure of followers of Jesus. This follows the recent decision to abandon Christmas festivities and to take down holiday embellishments, as revealed by a former Catholic cleric to Fox News.
Officials in Bethlehem, the famed city in the West Bank that holds the honor of being the birthplace of Jesus, disclosed on November 14 that they decided to forgo the usual Christmas embellishments this year. They also announced that the traditional holiday festivities were suspended, in a gesture of unity with Gaza, given the current tumultuous conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Year-round Christmas decorations, a staple of the city, are also planned to be removed. This move, as they posted on their social media, is 'in honor of the martyrs and in solidarity with our people in Gaza'. The decisions have led to a profound impact on the local economy and culture, much of which heavily relies on the spirit of the festive season.
This removal of festive adornments, along with the hiatus of the celebrations, has dealt a significant blow to the tourism industry, a pivotal source of Bethlehem's income. As per The Jerusalem Post, the tourism cash influx contributes to approximately 90% of Bethlehem's revenue.
A representative of the Bethlehem city council indicated to The Telegraph in November that embracing Christmas, in these circumstances, would seem incongruous. The backdrop for this unusual move traces directly to the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas.

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