In the place where Jesus was born, how do the Christians who live there today celebrate his birth? How do they honor Jesus’ coming? What do Christian families do on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? What are their customs and traditions? And, in this extraordinary year of 2020, how will their celebrations be affected by the coronavirus pandemic?

Learn about Christmas today in the "little town of Bethlehem," from a Palestinian Christian family in occupied Bethlehem. They will be speaking to us from Wi'am, The Palestinian Conflict Transformation Center. Located next to a large Israeli checkpoint and watchtower, the Wi'am Center advances a culture of peace and acceptance while promoting nonviolent resolution to conflict. Wi'am is also a United Methodist Church Advance Special, Advance #14910A. You can support their work by making a donation through the UMC General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM): https://umcmission.org/advance-project/14910a/