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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?
Published on Jan 06, 2024 03:00 PM IST
Deutsche Welle, 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.
Published on Dec 25, 2023 08:44 AM IST
AP |
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.
Published on Dec 17, 2023 01:33 AM IST
AP |
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
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.
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 07:46 AM IST
Sabah Virani
27 Meghalaya residents on pilgrimage leaving Israel after state of war
The Meghalaya government said it is working closely with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure the safe return of these 27 citizens from Meghalaya
Published on Oct 08, 2023 01:04 PM IST
David Laitphlang
Bethlehem celebrates Christmas as tourists return
Pilgrims were taking part in Christmas procession and midnight Mass after two years of muted celebrations due to COVID.
Published on Dec 25, 2022 01:15 PM IST
Deutsche Welle | Posted by Tapatrisha Das
Banksy's long-lost painting sprayed in West Bank resurfaces in Tel Aviv
The painting initially appeared near Israel’s separation barrier in the occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem and was one of several works created in secret around 2007. They employed Banksy’s trademark absurdist and dystopian imagery to protest Israel’s occupation of Palestine
Updated on Aug 05, 2022 07:10 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Tel Aviv, Israel
Christmas celebrations subdued in Bethlehem for 2nd year due to Covid-19
The city where Christians believe Jesus was born is usually a focal point of the holiday, with thousands packing the streets and filling hotels.
Published on Dec 25, 2021 07:16 AM IST
AFP |
Covid-19: Bethlehem expects few tourists in upcoming Christmas holiday season
Biblical Bethlehem has struggled since the start of the coronavirus pandemic almost two years ago. Christmas is normally peak season for tourism in Jesus' traditional birthplace, located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Updated on Nov 20, 2021 10:17 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Bethlehem, West Bank