Watch a live broadcast from Bethlehem in the West Bank where a traditional Christmas mass begins at the Church of the Nativity at midnight on Saturday, 25 December.
Before the solemn mass began, a festive parade took place on the streets of Bethlehem, with people marching to Manger Square where the Church of the Nativity, the traditional Christmas tree, and the Nativity scene are located.
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