Under the shadow of Gaza war, Jesus' traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas

https://ift.tt/DHq7ngi is gearing up for a subdued Christmas, without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square, after officials in Jesus' traditional birthplace decided to forgo celebrations due to the Israel-Hamas war.

from The Washington Times stories: World https://ift.tt/73JEFuf