Yet a Third Christmas!

Today is the Armenian Christmas in this land.  Bethlehem is still beautifully decorated.  In fact, there seem to be more lights than previous.

The group's hotel is across the street from Manger Square and so named.  To be so near to the activities of last night and today is a special gift.

The President of the Palestinian Authority was in town last night for the services.  Security was extremely tight as it would be back home for our President.

While some might call for "one" Christmas to be celebrated, yet a third Christmas is nice to the first-time traveler.  Merry Christmas to all from Bethlehem!