Millions of Christians, including those in Eastern Europe and across the Arab world, such as Palestine, and Egypt, are celebrating Christmas today. Christmas Day commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ ...

BEIRUT — For the first time in three years, the Gaza Strip’s tiny Christian community is celebrating Christmas without the immediate threat of war. A ceasefire has brought the enclave a measure of ...

The annual Christmas tree lighting took place this weekend in Bethlehem. Thousands of people came to the city’s Manger Square, which is perched atop a line of hills south of Jerusalem, to participate ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Early Christians didn’t annually celebrate Jesus’ birth; the Dec. 25 tradition emerged in the fourth century and ...

Orthodox churches that celebrate the Nativity according to the Julian calendar marked the great Christian holiday on Wednesday. An Orthodox priest offers sacred wine and bread to believers after a ...

As Christmas approaches, Christians across the world are preparing to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. However, you may be wondering how the holiday exactly came to be. With no ...