The lyrics in the old Christmas carol pretty much sum up the story of Christmas: “Hark! the herald angels sing, ‘Glory to the newborn king! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.’” ...

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.” What a perfect line for our world ...

Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families there and at other sites across the Holy Land heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit, after two years of ...

Discover the significance of Christmas carols in Black churches, blending theology, emotion, and cultural texture. Explore the contributions of Black composers and arrangers.

The result of their delayed creativity was “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” composed and heard in a Philadelphia church. It was a song that spread across the world, and put the 19th-century church on the ...

For the past two years, Christmas in Bethlehem has been a somber affair, without the traditional festivities. But this year, ...

The modern Christmas themes of peace and joy were in short supply amid the ‘dislocation and danger’ of ancient Judea – as they are in today’s fractured world too.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye ...

Catholic Priest James Keller wrote about an American teacher who traveled to Germany after WW II. He found a colorful and illustrated book of Christmas carols published ...

The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hamas war returned on Wednesday, overlooking a parade of scouts ...

The city where Christians believe Jesus was born held muted Christmas celebrations for the past two years during the war in Gaza, with few decorations or lights or festive events.

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as crowds of families ...