Today Greek Orthodox, Syrian Orthodox and Coptic Orthodox Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem

Over 15 Scouts troops from across the West Bank marched through Star Street with pipes and drums to welcome to three different representatives:

• Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III
• Syrian Orthodox Archbishop Mar Swerios Malki Murad
• Coptic Orthodox Archbishop Anba Abraham

Different Christmas Masses will be held this night in the Church of Nativity

Evening of 2nd Christmas Day

and some rainy impressions from Beit Jala

Another Santa

A typical Middle Eastern Santa,
unexpected (!)
and Christmas sweets