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Pilgrims Flock to Bethlehem to Celebrate Christmas

Palestinian boy and girl scouts kicked off Christmas celebrations in the West Bank town of Bethlehem with a festive march through Manger Square. The marchers carried Palestinian flags as they passed a giant Christmas tree decked out in gold, in front of the ancient Church of the Nativity. Pilgrims from around the world watched the outdoor festivities, while inside the 4th century church, they waited on long lines to visit the Grotto of the Nativity where tradition says Jesus was born....

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