Usually filled with tourists during the Christmas season, the streets of Bethlehem will be empty this year as authorities recommended a limit in celebrations to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Millions of people from around the world travel to Bethlehem to enjoy the annual Christmas Eve celebrations such as processions and midnight Mass. Last year, more than 3.5 million tourists came to Bethlehem to celebrate the season. Authorities go to great lengths to secure tourists and prepare arrangements for pilgrims. But, this year, the Palestinian Health Ministry has advised reducing Christmas festivities in the city to safeguard the health of the public, reports Premier Christian News.