A juggler leads Palestinians and pilgrims towards Manger Square to visit the Christmas tree, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 14, 2025. AFP
A woman in traditional Palestinian dress poses for a photograph in front of a Christmas tree in Manger Square, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 14, 2025. AFP
A Palestinian vender sells "light ballons" to pilgrims and Palestinians near Manger Square and the Christmas tree, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 14, 2025. Christmas cheer returned to the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ on December 6, 2025. AFP
A woman holds her child as she poses for a photograph in front of a Christmas tree in Manger Square, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 14, 2025. AFP
A balloon seller stands in Manger Square waiting for Palestinians and pilgrims arriving to visit the Christmas tree, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 14, 2025. Christmas cheer returned to the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ on December 6, 2025. AFP
A man dressed as Santa Clause greets pilgrims and Palestinians near Manger Square, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 14, 2025. Christmas cheer returned to the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ on December 6, 2025. AFP