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?

The “Christmas in Bethlehem” webinar focused on what Christmas is like in today in the “little town of Bethlehem” from Palestinian Christian Zoughbi Zoughbi and his family who live in occupied Bethlehem.

Zoughbi Zoughbi is Founder and Director of 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 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).