However, the Middle East conflict ensured a sombre rather than festive mood at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus.

placeholder image — However, the Middle East conflict ensured a sombre rather than festive mood at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, believed by Christians to be the birthplace of Jesus.

In Pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world

By Staff reporter

Published 25th Dec 2023, 14:09 GMT

Updated 25th Dec 2023, 14:25 GMT

Christians around the world have been marking Christmas Day although it was a muted day in Bethlehem, where the conflict in Gaza has overshadowed festivities.

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