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Coronavirus pandemic and a strict lockdown dampened Christmas celebrations in the traditional birthplace of Jesus.

Coronavirus Dampens Christmas Joy in Bethlehem and Elsewhere Subdued scenes were seen across the world as the festive family gatherings and packed prayers that typically mark the holiday were scaled back or canceled altogether By Josef Federman and Jalal Hassan • Published December 24, 2020 • Updated on December 24, 2020 at 6:47 pm NBCUniversal Media, LLC Bethlehem on Thursday ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of joyous marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land, but few people were there to greet them as the corona...

2020/12/24 20:01 A Palestinian National security unit is deployed in Manger Square, adjacent to the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed by Christians to be ... A Palestinian National security unit is deployed in Manger Square, adjacent to the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, ahead of Christmas, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser) Italian Carabinieri officers check vehicles in front of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Th...

Josef Federman And Jalal Hassan People wearing masks for protection against COVID-19 attend a Christmas Eve Mass at the Sacred Heart Cathedral in the capital Sarajevo, Bosnia, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Kemal Softic) December 24, 2020 - 6:46 PM BETHLEHEM, Palestinian Territory - Bethlehem on Thursday ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of joyous marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land, but few people were there to greet them as the coronavirus pandemic and a strict lockdown dampened celebrations in the tra...

Coronavirus dampens Christmas joy in Bethlehem and elsewhere Thousands of foreign pilgrims usually flock to Bethlehem for the celebrations. But the closure of Israel’s international airport to visitors kept tourists away. Author: JOSEF FEDERMAN and JALAL HASSAN Associated Press Published: 7:49 AM EST December 24, 2020 Updated: 6:32 AM EST December 25, 2020 Bethlehem on Thursday ushered in Christmas Eve with a stream of joyous marching bands and the triumphant arrival of the top Catholic clergyman in the Holy Land, but few people were there t...