Tag #Christmas

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Gaza War Casts Shadow Over Bethlehem's Christmas

Bethlehem's Christmas celebrations are muted this year due to the Gaza war, severely impacting the local economy as tourism has almost completely ceased, causing widespread unemployment and hardship amongst the Palestinian Christian community.

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Bethlehem's Christmas Despair: War Plunges City into Economic Crisis

Bethlehem, typically vibrant during Christmas, faces economic devastation due to the Israel-Hamas war, with hotel occupancy at 3% and nearly 500 families emigrating amidst widespread despair and canceled festivities, highlighting the conflict's impact beyond Gaza.

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Gaza War Casts Shadow Over Bethlehem's Christmas

Bethlehem's Christmas celebrations are overshadowed by the Gaza war, causing a drastic drop in tourism, widespread economic hardship, and emigration of almost 500 families, with local businesses suffering from the lack of pilgrims.

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Bethlehem's Bleak Christmas: Gaza War Casts Shadow on Holy City

Bethlehem, traditionally vibrant during Christmas, observes a somber holiday due to the Gaza war's devastating impact on its tourism-dependent economy and the suffering of Palestinian families, including the death of several residents' relatives.

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Aberdare Church's 10-Year Christmas Dinner for the Lonely

St Fagan's church in Aberdare, Wales, has hosted a free Christmas dinner for those alone for 10 years, growing from 40 attendees in 2015 to 130 in 2023, thanks to 50-60 volunteers providing meals, gifts, and transport.

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Mauritius NGOs Celebrate Christmas with Inclusive Events and Aid Initiatives

Several Mauritian NGOs, including U-Link & Down Syndrome Association, Yeshua Fellowship, and Taba'iyya, organized Christmas celebrations and aid initiatives, providing three days of inclusive events, distributing necessities to families, and collecting donations for food and school supplies.

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Gaza War Casts Shadow on Bethlehem's Christmas

Hundreds of worshippers attended Midnight Mass at the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem despite the Gaza war, which caused the cancellation of usual Christmas festivities, impacting Bethlehem's tourism significantly; Cardinal Pizzaballa visited Gaza for a pre-Christmas mass, emphasizing hope amidst th...

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British Royal Family Navigates Health Crises and Scandals in Tumultuous 2024

In 2024, the British royal family faced significant challenges, including King Charles III and Kate, the Princess of Wales, receiving cancer diagnoses; Prince Andrew's continued legal troubles; and the ongoing debate surrounding the monarchy's wealth and future. Despite these challenges, the family ...

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Gaza War Cripples Bethlehem's Christmas Tourism

Bethlehem, typically bustling with Christmas tourism, is experiencing a drastic 97% drop in hotel occupancy (from 80% to 3%) due to the Gaza war, severely impacting local businesses and forcing nearly 500 families to leave the city.

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UK Christmas Volunteers Prioritize Community Needs Over Personal Celebrations

Across the UK, volunteers are spending Christmas Day providing free meals for the lonely, assisting the RNLI, and caring for animals at RSPCA centers, highlighting community spirit and addressing social needs during the holiday season.

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Royal Christmas Service: Andrew's Absence Amidst China Agent Scandal

King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, attended the traditional Christmas church service at Sandringham on December 25, 2024; however, Prince Andrew was absent due to a scandal involving alleged ties to a Chinese businessman suspected of being a Beijing ag...

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Gaza War Continues Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks, Yemen Missile Attack

Despite reported progress, the Gaza war continues, with Israel awaiting a Hamas response to ceasefire terms while simultaneously intercepting a Yemen-launched missile causing injuries to civilians in Israel; Israel also confirmed the killing of Hamas's foreign leader.

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