https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/bae3122f-754f-4fbb-a612-15b32f5c9b5a After the official Christmas celebrations were suspended in 2023 and 2024 due to the war on Gaza and its impact on the security and economic situation, Bethlehem returned this year to marking Christmas in a relatively customary manner. Festive scenes were seen in Manger Square and the square of the Church of the Nativity, where the Christmas tree was lit for the first time in two years. The lighting of the Christmas tree in Manger Square, in the heart of the city, marked the traditional start of the festive season. Popular and official events were held, including a scouts’ parade, musical performances and public gatherings in the main square. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at MEELive@middleeasteye.org Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:07:36 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://tankie.tube https://tankie.tube/lazy-static/avatars/3ba3ff73-a8b6-49c9-add8-9653ef090c7f.webp https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/bae3122f-754f-4fbb-a612-15b32f5c9b5a All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://tankie.tube/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.