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Jesus is often called the Nazorean and spent most of his childhood in the city of Nazareth. Yet, his birth had to take place in Bethlehem.

As the celebration of Christmas swiftly approaches, follow Mary in those final days before Jesus' birth, accompanying her in her arduous journey to Bethlehem.

These young Palestinians went to the place of the Visitation this summer, as the WYD theme for this year highlights Mary's same journey.

For any Christian, there can be no place more meaningful to visit than Israel.  Steeped in history, this is the country where Christ was born, raised, ministered, arrested, crucified and, finally, risen from the dead.  Packed with ancient sites, it really is an opportunity to step back in time and actually walk in the footsteps of Jesus!

The gate is not exactly a gate, and it is not exactly Abraham’s either. It is a bronze age mud-brick gate that has been traditionally related to Biblical narratives.