The Guardian
Why Christmas was once illegal
In the 17th century, Christmas was banned in England and its territories for 17 years. Shops were forced to stay open, public drinking and festive feasting were illegal, mince pies were seized, even putting up foliage as decoration was...
Curated Video
Mayor comments on Church of Nativity, plus situation
1. Wide shot Bethlehem skyline
2. Long shot of Church of Nativity
3. Israeli troops on armoured personnel carrier (APC)
4. Various of soldiers on APC
5. Israeli APC patrolling Bethlehem street
6. Close up sign of Church of Nativity
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Curated Video
The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, the traditional site of Jesus' birth and the destination for pilgrims from all over the world. Now major restoration works are underway giving the site a much-needed facelift after 600 years. (Dec. 12)
SOUNDBITE (English) Afif Tweme, Project manager
"the biggest problem at the nativity church is the leakage of rain water of the roof inside the church"
EXPERTS ARE WORKING TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE MANY FRESCOS AND MOSIACS THAT...
Press Association
The official opening of the Live Animal Crib at the Summer House in Dublin's St
The official opening of the Live Animal Crib at the Summer House in Dublin's St. Stephen's Green. The crib will be open to the public until Thursday, December 22nd.