Giant Christmas Tree Set Up Near Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem

15:36 GMT, 4 December 2021
It is unclear how many visitors will be able to arrive in Bethlehem this year. While Israel reopened earlier this month, foreign visitors are still affected by a travel ban introduced after the Omicron coronavirus strain was discovered.
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Sputnik is live from Bethlehem, as a traditional giant Christmas tree is mounted at the Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity - the birthplace of Jesus Christ. The tree will be lit up with hundreds of decorations as people prepare for the celebrations in the holy city.
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