Tourists, locals pray in Bethlehem on Christmas

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) -- Bethlehem marked Christmas on Thursday with crowds of tourists joining local Palestinian Christians in Jesus' traditional birthplace, as the West Bank town basked in its once-a-year appearance in the world spotlight....

By MARK LAVIE

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And I made my "twice a year" appearance at Mass.

The other being Easter.

 

Well then, you beat me. I didn't make it to the Christmas service this year.

Will you save me a seat next to you in Heaven? Or at least leave a good reference for me at the Pearly Gates?

 

I feel them out and get back to you.