BethlehemPosts and articles about BethlehemBlogDaniel GoodmanJourneying Through the Holy Land: 10 Sacred Sites Visited by JesusWhen embarking on a journey to Israel as a Christian pilgrim, there's a profound desire to walk and follow in the footsteps that Jesus walked, to feel the sacre...BlogDaniel GoodmanThe Journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to BethlehemThe story of the birth of Christ is significant to Christians as this is where the story of Christmas begins, but what about the events leading up to His birth?...BlogDaniel GoodmanTop Things To Do in Bethlehem - Bringing Bethlehem to life Embark on a journey and travel to the Holy Land through the lens of the 'Holy Land Artza Blog' series. Discover the Holy Land's Rich Culture & History in Bethle...BlogDaniel GoodmanPart 3: Pilgrimage to Holiness: Israel's Christian Churches Welcome to the final instalment of our Artza three-part journey through Israel's sacred Christian sites, where faith and history converge in a tapestry of profo...CommunityWhat are the best holy land gifts for my Christian wife?I am looking for a religious gift for my wife, who will become 45 years old. She's a huge lover of Israel, so I feel that a unique Israeli present would be suit...CommunityWas Jesus really born in Bethlehem?The story of the holy night where Jesus was born in a shed and laid down in a manger. How true is it? How did he then come to be from Nazareth?CommunityAt what age did virgin Mary give birth to Jesus?How old was Mary when Jesus was born in Bethlehem?CommunityDoes Bethlehem decorate for Christmas?I'm wondering if Bethlehem puts up Christmas trees and lights? If so, when is the best time to go to the holy land to see the festivities?CommunityWhat traditional food do people eat in Bethlehem for Christmas?This year, I want to do an Israeli-themed Christmas eve for my mom since she has always wanted to go there. What traditions do they have, and what food do they...AnswersCarmen SlabbertTraveling in Israel: Distance From Nazareth to BethlehemMary and Joseph were living in Nazareth when Mary received the news that she was pregnant with Jesus. When it was time for the census that Caesar Augustus calle...CommunityWhy did Jesus go to Bethlehem?Hi, I'm busy doing bible studies, and I have many questions. One of them is: why did Jesus choose to go to Bethlehem of all places? CommunityWhat was the place called where David lived in the Bible?What was David's birthplace, and where did he live after that?CommunityWhy did God let Jesus be born in a stable and laid in a manger?Why wasn't he born in a palace?CommunityIs Bethlehem part of the Judean Desert?Is Judea the same as Bethlehem?CommunityHow expensive is olive wood?I want to order artisan products made from olive wood in Bethlehem, but before I do so, I want to find out what the quality of the wood is and whether I can exp...CommunityHow far is Bethlehem from Jerusalem?What is the distance between the two, and long does it take to get from Bethlehem to Jerusalem?AnswersCarmen SlabbertHow Is Christmas Celebrated in Israel?Christmas is a special time of the year and the Christian festivities are celebrated worldwide, honoring the birth of Jesus Christ with friends and family. Cele...CommunityWhy is Bethlehem called the "Christmas City"?What makes Bethlehem the Christmas City? Is it because Jesus was born there or because it's considered t be part of the holy land? CommunityWhat does olive wood symbolize in the bible?I read that there were two olive trees in the bible that were very significant. This made me wonder what olive wood represents and what makes them more importan...CommunityWhere does Bethlehem olive wood come from?Hi, I'm considering getting an olive wood cross from the Holy Land. In the description, they say it's made from Bethlehem olive wood. Does that mean the wood ...CommunityWhy was Jerusalem called the city of David?I'm not too sure if it's Bethlehem or Jerusalem that's known as the city of David. I've also heard the name 'City of God' floating about. If someone could cla...CommunityWhat are the best handcrafted Christian gifts from Bethlehem?My wife is 44-years-old. She is a religious woman and recently gave birth to our son. I thought maybe something from Bethlehem would be a great idea since tha...
