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In Israel
Where is Bethlehem?
The city of Bethlehem is located in Palestine in the south of the city of Jerusalem.
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In Bethlehem
Where is Bethlehem located?
Bethlehem is Located in Palestine "The Holy Land" near Israel, it is the twin city of Jerusalem.
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In Judaism
Is Bethlehem in Egypt?
ANSWER: There might be a Bethlehem in Egypt, but the Bethlehem writtern about in the Bible is in Israel. It is located approximately 5 miles south of Jerusalem. King Dav…id was born in Bethlehem and more importantly Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem. (MORE)
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In Saints
Where is Bethlehem now?
Bethlehem is in the West Bank section of the Israeli Occupied Territorial Area (IOTA), generally known as the "Occupied Territories". As Israel has never formally annexed the …territories it is not actually in Israel, and people born there do not have Israeli citizenship. Day to day administration is in the hands of the Palestinian Authority, but the town is occupied by Israeli military forces. Jordan (to which Bethlehem belonged until the 1967 Israeli invasion) has relinquished its own claim to the area, preferring that it should become part of an autonomous Palestinian state. So as at the end of 2008 Bethlehem isn't in a country at all, but is controlled by Israel. (MORE)
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In Israel
Is Bethlehem in Jerusalem?
Bethlehem is a city located in the Palestinian West Bank and is not part of the city of Jerusalem. Bethlehem is known as the birthplace of Jesus.
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Where exactly is Bethlehem?
Bethlehem is Located in Palestine "The Holy Land" near Israel, it is the twin city of Jerusalem.
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Why is Bethlehem important?
Because it is the city where Christianity started by the birth of Jesus Christ. Because it is the city where David "The King of Judea" was born in it. Because it is the city …where live in it the first ancient Christians (The Bethlehemite Christians). Because it is the city where you celebrate you best Christmas in it. (MORE)
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In what modern is Bethlehem?
People are very nice, wearing very nice, there is the majority of the Palestinian Christians in this city, you can find 2 or 3 Disco Tequas ( Cosmos, Intercontinental, Cheers …and others), nice restaurants, warm welcoming from the local citizens. (MORE)
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What is bethlehemes nickname?
Bethlehemes is a custom in Central Europe. Around Christmas and especially at Epiphany young people go from house to house, receive treats. They are dressed as the three wise …men, or other "Bethlehem" characters. There can be 6 or 7 wisemen, or more, not just the usual three! They leader carries a star on a broom handle, and the group follows him or her from house to house, following the tradition of looking for the baby Jesus. Sometimes this star is 8 sided and of painted wood- yellow, or multi-colored in a geometric pattern. In other places (especially Germany) the star is more like a big pin-wheel, and in others still it is a lighted star lantern, the group following through the night air with their own lanterns as well. One other member of the troupe carries what looks like a small model of a church. Sometimes these are beautifully carved and hand painted representations of a church in the area. Sometimes they can be relatively large and heavy and are brought in by two men. When the "Bethlehemers" are welcomed into the house they sing, and everyone joins in. Then high point comes when the little church is opened up. There are not people inside but a beautiful nativity scene. Everyone looks at the nativity scene as though it were the first time the had ever seen one. Then everyone sings again, and treats are passed out to the visitors - chocolates, marzipan, toasted almonds or other nice things. For Catholics and Orthodox Christians in areas where the custom is still kept, this can be quite a formal and spiritual event, and the priest will come and bless the house with holy water and pine branches, and mark a blessing over the door in chalk for the new year. For Protestants and others though, this is mostly just fun. The term you are using "bethlehemes" comes from Bethlehemes jatek (pronounced: Bet-la-hem-esh Yah-teck) which means in the Hungarian language, Bethlehem game or Bethlehem Play. In Slavic lands this may be called Jaselka (Nativity Play) or Szopka (Manger). In German speaking lands these groups are called Sternsinger which means Star-Singers for the star which they carry. The custom of Bethlehemes is similar to British and American caroling. Today, while the older tradition is still strong, Bethlehemes may also be a Christmas Presentation given by the children of a school, just as in Britain and the United States during the month of December. One other important part of the Bethlehemes custom is that the "Wisemen" and "Bethlehemers" besides bringing and receiving treats, are given money, but they don't keep it. They are collecting for worthy causes like the disabled veterans or children in Africa. Bethlehemes goes on usually from the first Sunday in the New Year, for a week until the Sunday that follows Epiphany, they Sunday after Epiphany being the big day for doing this. "Bethlehemer" school children - often dozens of them, all dressed as wisemen- also visit the president of several countries, and say "Christ bless this house" at the Parliment, and sing in the capital. You've just reminded me to dust off my Three Kings costumes. Thanks! Vízkereszti üdvözlet!Happy Epiphany! (MORE)
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Is Bethlehem in Jordan?
No, Bethlehem is located in Palestine "The Holy Land" near Israel, it is the twin city of Jerusalem.