Each Monday, I pick out the northern hemisphere’s celestial highlights (mid-northern latitudes) for the week ahead but check my main feed for more in-depth articles on stargazing, astronomy, eclipses ...

As Christmas returns to the city where it began, Bethlehem moves to reconstruct its tourism industry. The annual Christmas tree lighting took place this weekend in Bethlehem. Thousands of people came ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Skywatchers will have plenty to look at on Christmas Day, ...

Odette Al Sliby, a Bethlehem resident, has sung in choirs since she was seven years old, but she said few things compare to being able to sing in the grotto at the midnight Mass. “It’s very holy, the ...

Could the Star of Bethlehem have been caused by a “great conjunction” of the bright planets Venus and Jupiter? On June 17, 2 B.C., the planets had come so close they would have almost appeared as one ...

For the first time in recent history, Christmas has been canceled in Bethlehem. Although churches in this birthplace of Jesus will still hold religious services, the twinkling decorations that usually ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - If you’re looking for a little holiday magic, you don’t have to go far. The Historic Hotel Bethlehem is already sparkling with its famous Christmas decorations! 69 News Reporter ...

(RNS) — After two somber and muted Christmas seasons, the city where Christ was born is preparing to celebrate again. The Palestinian town of Bethlehem, a symbol of hope for Christians worldwide, will ...