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How the Three Wise Men landed in Cologne

The Cologne Cathedral houses the Shrine of the Three Kings, a reliquary which tradition says holds the bones of the Biblical Magi. But how did they get there?

According to Christian tradition, the Three Wise Men followed the Star of Bethlehem to find Jesus. (DW/Dmitry Rukhlenko/Imagebroker/picture alliance)
Published on Jan 06, 2024 03:00 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus Christ, turns grim on Christmas Eve amid war

Barbed wire surrounded the scene, grey rubble reflecting none of the joyous lights and bursts of colour that normally fill the city during the Christmas season.

People walk along the streets of Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, in the Old City of Bethlehem(REUTERS)
Published on Dec 25, 2023 08:44 AM IST
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Amid Gaza conflict, Bethlehem prepares for a quieter Christmas

Since October 7, access to Bethlehem and other Palestinian towns in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has been difficult.

World-famous Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem have been put on hold due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. (AP)
Published on Dec 17, 2023 01:33 AM IST
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Bethlehem faces ‘worst Christmas ever’ as war scares away tourists, pilgrims

Tourists and pilgrims desert the birthplace of Jesus as impact of Israel war empties the Palestinian town of Bethlehem ahead of Christmas 2023

A woman arranges an installation of a scene of the nativity of Christ withith a figure
Published on Dec 12, 2023 12:41 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Bethlehem, West Bank

Israel war disrupts Holy Land tours from city

38 Mumbaikars on a Christian pilgrimage in Bethlehem had to cut their trip short due to the war between Israel and Palestine. They missed key Christian sites and are unsure if the tour will be rescheduled.

Israel war disrupts Holy Land tours from city
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 07:46 AM IST
BySabah Virani
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