Shockingly, this year we might witness a very Christmas in Bethlehem, which is the birthplace of Jesus Christ as the situation in the Gaza region is only demeaning and the festive spirit in the place is missing due to the humanitarian aid crisis due to the ongoing war. Christmas, which was previously a joyous time for the residents and the local businesses, has now turned quiet due to the ongoing issues at hand. The citizens living in the region are trying to cope up with the emotional trauma of the ongoing violence created in the Gaza region. The local Palestinians have to struggle this time to get into the Christmas celebration spirit because they feel the shadow of the war looming large in the region. This Christmas has only become darker for them.
The city is widely known for being a tourists and commuters hub, but the Israel gore violence and the Gaza ongoing war violence has made people less eager to travel from all over the world. The negative effect of the ongoing conflict of the violence has left the local businesses in despair, especially the hotels and restaurants. Holy Cities of the Christian Community offer prayers to support the war affected citizens, Christian Community in Bethlehem letgo from the challenges and remain strong, to support peace, these churches light up attire for moderation, and local members can be seen as spreading hope while calling out to Israel to stop the war.
This year the Christmas message will be conveyed through a more marked tone that will emphasize on retreating as a community. Focus this year will Shift from showing the festivities to reflection and moderation. The Christians residing in the area will expand all efforts to stop the conflicts from growing. The international media has successfully removed the blinds set by the religious leaders and has now termed the situation in Palestine as a humanitarian crisis. The Christian community practicing in the region are trying all their means to support the peace process and have hope for a peaceful future for Palestine.
