Just beyond the walls of segregation
lies the small Palestinian city of Bethlehem and the infamous
Christmas carol birthplace of Jesus. 1000's of Christians from around
the world visit this site each day. Below the Church of the Nativity
is a small chamber where a silver star marks the supposed site where
Jesus was born and the infamous cave, or manger which adorns most
Christians homes during the Christmas season.
Back outside the central square
consists of both the church and a great mosque signifying how
Christians and Muslims live in harmony, side my side in this quaint
Middle Eastern city where life goes on and conflict becomes second
nature. It is unfortunate that tour buses stop, see the church of the
nativity and then head back to Jerusalem without seeing the true
beauty of the city.
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