Christmas in PALESTINE

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Custodian of the Holy Land, Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa (C) ceremonially launches the beginning of the Christmas season at the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem November 26, 2011. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

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Custodian of the Holy Land, Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa (2nd R) ceremonially launches the beginning of the Christmas season at the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem November 26, 2011. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

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Custodian of the Holy Land, Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa (R) ceremonially launches the beginning of the Christmas season at the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem November 26, 2011. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

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Franciscan monks attend a mass to ceremonially launch the beginning of Christmas season at the Church of the Nativity,the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem November 26, 2011. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

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A Franciscan monk carries a crucifix as he takes part in a mass to ceremonially launch the beginning of Christmas season at the Church of the Nativity,the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem November 26, 2011. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

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Reuters Pictures Greek Orthodox alter boys take part in a procession before mass at the Church of Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem on the second Sunday of Advent December 4, 2011. The church is the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus.

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Getty Images A tourists visits on December 10, 2011 Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, where the annual Christmas Eve mass is held, as preparations for the Christian holiday began in the biblical West Bank town where Christians believe Jesus was born.

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Getty Images - Christian pilgrims gather around Bethlehem's main Christmas tree outside the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank town's Manger Square on December 15, 2010 as scores of Christian pilgrims are preparing to gather in the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ to celebrate Christmas on December 25.

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Getty Images Christian pilgrims gather around Bethlehem's main Christmas tree outside the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank town's Manger Square on December 15, 2010 as scores of Christian pilgrims are preparing to gather in the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ to celebrate Christmas on December 25.

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AP Photo Christian nuns take their photos next to a large Christmas tree after it was lit at Manger Square, outside the Church of the Nativity in West Bank town of Bethlehem,Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011.

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A Christian worshipper prays in the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem December 15, 2011, ahead of Christmas.

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AP Photo Palestinians watch the lighting of a Christmas tree at Manger Square, outside the Church of the Nativity in West Bank town of Bethlehem,Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011.

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Reuters Pictures A Palestinian girl lights a candle in the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem December 15, 2011, ahead of Christmas.

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A Christian boy lights a candle at the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 17, 2011, as Christian pilgrims and tourists are expected to descend to the traditional birthplace of Jesus to celebrate Christmas eve on 24 December. AFP PHOTO/MUSA AL SHAER

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Palestinian Woman in traditional Tatreez dress lighting candles in church - Dec 15, 201

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Reuters Pictures A Palestinian boy scout marching band plays during the annual lighting ceremony of a Christmas tree at Manger Square, outside the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem December 15, 2011.

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Reuters Pictures A general view of Manger Square, outside the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, is seen during the annual lighting ceremony of a Christmas tree in the West Bank town of Bethlehem December 15, 2011.

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Fireworks during the annual lighting ceremony of a Christmas tree at Manger Square, Bethlehem, Dec 15, 2011

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Reuters Pictures People watch fireworks during the annual lighting ceremony of a Christmas tree at Manger Square, outside the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem December 15, 2011.

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Getty Images - A Palestinian Christian reads from the holy Bible during the weekly mass at Byzantine-era Saint George Orthodox Church in the West Bank village of Burqin near Jenin on December 16, 2011 where is considered as one of the oldest Christian holy places and church in the world. According to the Christianity, Jesus had passed through Burqin on his way to Jerusalem from Nazareth and cured the ten leprosy residents that made the church as a Christian pilgrims site.

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Getty Images - Palestinian Christian chorus children attend the weekly mass at Byzantine-era Saint George Orthodox Church in the West Bank village of Burqin near Jenin on December 16, 2011 where is considered as one of the oldest Christian holy places and church in the world. According to the Christianity, Jesus had passed through Burqin on his way to Jerusalem from Nazareth and cured the ten leprosy residents that made the church as a Christian pilgrims site.

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Preparing for Christmas ( SAIF DAHLAH, AFP/Getty Images / December 16, 2011 ) - A Palestinian Christian boy decorates the Byzantine-era Saint George Orthodox Church with the Palestinian flags to prepare for the Christmas in the West Bank village of Burqin near Jenin on December 16, 2011 where is considered as one of the oldest Christian holy places and church in the world. According to the Christianity, Jesus had passed through Burqin on his way to Jerusalem from Nazareth and cured the ten leprosy residents that made the church as a Christian pilgrims site .

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A Palestinian man sets up the nativity scene at the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, Saturday, Dec 17, 2011.(AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

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Getty Images 5 - A Muslim woman takes pictures of the nativity scene at the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 17, 2011, as Christian pilgrims and tourists are expected to descend to the traditional birthplace of Jesus to celebrate Christmas eve on 24 December.

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal (C) arrives at at Deir al-Laten Church in Gaza City December 18, 2011, to attend a celebration with Palestinians ahead of Christmas. REUTERS/Ismail Zaydah

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AP Photo - A Palestinian Christian woman lights candles during a mass at the Latin Church of Visitation in the village of Al-Zababdeh near the West Bank town of Jenin, Sunday, Dec. 18. 2011.

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Palestinian workers move trees to sell for Christmas in the West Bank city of Jenin on December 20, 2011. AFP PHOTO/SAIF DAHLAH

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Getty Images A young Palestinian Christian girl dressed-up in a Christmas costume poses for tourists to take her picture as ultra-Orthodox Jews walk nearby in Jerusalem's Old City on December 21, 2011.

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Getty Images - Palestinian Christian men dressed-up in Santa Claus costumes distribute Christmas trees in Jerusalem's Old City on December 21, 2011.

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Getty Images Palestinian Christians from the Gaza Strip wait to cross through the Erez crossing on December 22, 2011. Israeli authorities granted permission for 550 Christian Palestinians to travel to Bethlehem to attend Christmas celebrations in the traditional birthplace of Christ.

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Getty Images - A Palestinian Christian lady from the Gaza Strip is pushed in a wheelchair through the Erez crossing on December 22, 2011. Israeli authorities granted permission for 550 Christian Palestinians to travel to Bethlehem to attend Christmas celebrations in the traditional birthplace of Christ.

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Getty Images - A Palestinian woman walks past a Christmas tree placed in Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 21, 2011 as Christian pilgrims started gathering in the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ to celebrate Christmas on December 25.

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Getty Images A Christian pilgrim prays at the Grotto in the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 21, 2011 as pilgrims started gathering in the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ to celebrate Christmas on December 25.

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Getty Images Christian pilgrims pray at the Grotto in the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 21, 2011 as Christian pilgrims started gathering in the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ to celebrate Christmas on December 25.

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Getty Images Tourists take pictures in the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 21, 2011 as Christian pilgrims started gathering in the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ to celebrate Christmas on December 25.

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Getty Images Christian pilgrims light candles at the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 21, 2011. Christian pilgrims are gathering in the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ in the West Bank to celebrate Christmas on December 25.

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Burqin, West Bank — A Palestinian Christian man decorates the Byzantine-era St. George's Orthodox Church to prepare for Christmas in the West Bank village of Burqin, which is considered one of the oldest Christian holy places in the world. According to Christian teachings, Jesus had passed through Burqin on his way to Jerusalem from Nazareth and cured 10 lepers, which made the church a pilgrimage site. - PHOTOGRAPH BY: SAIF DAHLAH / AFP / Getty Images

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Getty Images - BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: A woman looks on as she prays in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank. Every year pilgrims travel to the church at Christmas time where a gold star embedded in the floor, marks the spot where Jesus was believed to be born.

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Getty Images - BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: A woman looks on as she prays in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank. Every year pilgrims travel to the church at Christmas time where a gold star embedded in the floor, marks the spot where Jesus was believed to be born.

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Getty Images BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: A woman places her fingers into the crucifix-shaped holes in one of the ancient columns in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank.

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Getty Images BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: Women pray in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank.

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Getty Images - BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: A Christian man prays at the Grotto in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank. Every year pilgrims travel to the church at Christmas time where a gold star embedded in the floor, marks the spot where Jesus was believed to be born.

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Getty Images BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: A woman lights candles as she prays in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank.

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Reuters Pictures - A man dressed in a Santa Claus suit lights a candle in the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, ahead of Christmas December 22, 2011.

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Reuters Pictures A man dressed in a Santa Claus suit hands out gifts during an annual Christmas peace rally for children at Manger Square, outside the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem December 22, 2011.

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Getty Images A Christian elderly woman holds a candle in the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 22, 2011, as Christian pilgrims and tourists descend to the traditional birthplace of Jesus to attend the Christmas midnight mass.

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Reuters Pictures Palestinian Muslim teenagers take photographs on their mobile phones in the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, ahead of Christmas December 22, 2011.

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Reuters Pictures A man dressed in a Santa Claus suit walks in the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, ahead of Christmas December 22, 2011.

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Reuters Pictures Children release balloons during an annual Christmas peace rally at Manger Square, outside the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem December 22, 2011.

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Reuters Pictures - A woman carries a wooden sculpture of Jesus as a baby during an annual Christmas peace rally for children at Manger Square, outside the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem December 22, 2011.

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Reuters Pictures A worshipper lights a candle in the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, ahead of Christmas December 22, 2011.

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Reuters Pictures A worshipper prays in the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, ahead of Christmas December 22, 2011.

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Getty Images - BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: Monks pray on the spot in the Grotto in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank. Every year pilgrims travel to the church at Christmastime where a gold star embedded in the floor, marks the spot where Jesus was believed to be born.

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Getty Images BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: A priest makes his way out of the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank.

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Getty Images BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: Monks pray on the spot in the Grotto in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank.

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Getty Images BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: Monks pray on the spot in the Grotto in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank.

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Getty Images BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: Christian pilgrims pray at the Grotto in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank

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Getty Images BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: Christian pilgrims pray at the Grotto in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank.

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Getty Images - BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: A man places his fingers into the crucifix-shaped holes in one of the ancient columns in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank. Every year pilgrims travel to the church at Christmastime where a gold star embedded in the floor, marks the spot where Jesus was believed to be born.

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Getty Images BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: Christian pilgrims pray at the Grotto in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank.

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Getty Images BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: Palestinian Muslim schoolgirls visit the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank

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Getty Images BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: Christian pilgrims pray at the Grotto in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank

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Getty Images Christian pilgrims visit the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 22, 2011, as Christian pilgrims started gathering in the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ to attend the Christmas midnight mass.

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Getty Images - Christian pilgrims take part in a religious procession in the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 22, 2011, as Christian pilgrims started gathering in the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ to attend the Christmas midnight mass.

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Getty Images - Christian priests take part in a religious procession at the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 22, 2011 as Christian pilgrims started gathering in the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ to celebrate Christmas on December 25.

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Getty Images Christian pilgrims pray at the Grotto in the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 22, 2011, as Christian pilgrims started gathering in the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ to attend the Christmas midnight mass.

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Getty Images BETHLEHEM, WEST BANK - DECEMBER 22: Monks pray on the spot in the Grotto in the Church of the Nativity on December 22, 2011 in Bethlehem, West Bank.

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Getty Images - Palestinian Muslim schoolgirls take pictures next to a Christmas tree outside the Church of the Nativity in the biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 22, 2011, as Christian pilgrims started gathering in the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ to attend the Christmas midnight mass.

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A man dressed as Father Christmas drives past the Israeli built separation barrier as Christians arrive to celebrate Christmas mass in the West Bank city of Bethlehem. (getty images)

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A man dressed in a Santa Claus suit is seen at Manger Square, outside the Church of the Nativity, the site revered as the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem December 23, 2011. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

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A craftsman giving final touch to souvenirs made of olive tree in the Holy City. Thousands of tourists are expected to attend the celebrations in the city. - Source: Reuters

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A Palestinian wood carver works on a Christian religious figure, made out of olive wood, in a factory in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, ahead of Christmas December 23, 2011. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

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AMMAR AWAD/Reuters A Palestinian wood carver works on a Christian religious figure, made out of olive wood, in a factory in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, ahead of Christmas.

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SAIF DAHLAH/AFP/GETTY IMAGES A Palestinian man decorates a Christmas tree outside the Latin Church in the West Bank village of Zababdah near Jenin.

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A Christian pilgrim from the Philippines wearing a Santa Claus hat stands inside the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 24, 2011. Christians began flocking to Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas following a tumultuous year of political upheaval and change across the Arab world. AFP PHOTO/MARCO LONGARI

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A Christian pilgrim from Nigeria dressed as Santa Claus visits the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 24, 2011. Christians began flocking to Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas following a tumultuous year of political upheaval and change across the Arab world. AFP PHOTO/MARCO LONGARI

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Christian pilgrims from Nigeria visit the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 24, 2011. Christians began flocking to Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas following a tumultuous year of political upheaval and change across the Arab world. AFP PHOTO/MARCO LONGARI

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The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Fouad Twal, gestures as he heads to the Church of the Nativity to attend Christmas celebrations [Reuters]

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An estimated 90,000 faithful are expected to converge on the central West Bank town of Bethlehem to attend the midnight Christmas Mass. - The main rituals will take place at the Church of the Nativity, which is believed to be the birthplace of Jesus. Latin Patriarch Fuad Twal, who is the senior most Catholic bishop in the region, will be conducting the Mass. The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal (L) waves as he leaves a reception in Jerusalem heading to the Church of the Nativity to attend Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem on 24 December 24. Source: Reuters

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The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal is seen during a reception before leaving Jerusalem to the Church of the Nativity to attend Christmas celebrations in West Bank town of Bethlehem December 24, 2011. REUTERS/Nir Elias

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal attends Christmas celebrations at the Church of Nativity, believed by many to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

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Clergy gather in Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity while Christians gather for Christmas celebrations in the West Bank city of Bethlehem (Getty images)

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Palestinian Scouts play the bagpipes outside the Church of the Nativity as thousands of Christian pilgrims descend on Bethlehem to celebrate in Jesus' traditional birthplace [AFP]

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Palestinian scouts take part in their traditional Christmas procession outside the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem,

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Palestinian Christians, some wearing traditional costumes, gather during a procession outside the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed by many to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, during Christmas festivities in the West Bank town of Bethlehem,

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A Palestinian girl dressed as Santa Claus prays at the Latin Church in the West Bank village of Zababdah, near Jenin [AFP]

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Reuters Pictures - A person dressed as Santa Claus rings a bell during celebrations for Christmas near the Church of the Nativity in West Bank town of Bethlehem December 24, 2011.

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Palestinian Christians attend Christmas celebrations at the Church of Nativity, believed by many to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. Photo: Bernat Armangue / AP

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Two Palestinian Muslim women pose for a snapshot in front a nativity scene inside the Church of Nativity, believed by many to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. Photo: Bernat Armangue / AP

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Palestinian girls gather outside the Church of the Nativity, which is built over the site where Christians believe Mary gave birth to Jesus in a stable and then laid him in an animal's feeding trough, or manger [AFP]

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Palestinian scouts march during a Christmas parade near the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 24, 2011. Christians began flocking to Bethlehem to celebrate Christmas following a tumultuous year of political upheaval and change across the Arab world. AFP PHOTO/MARCO LONGARI

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DECEMBER 24: A car is loaded with balloons to be given to residents as part of Christmas celebrations near the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem . (Mohamad Torokman/Reuters)

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A cross is held up during a parade in Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity while Christians gather for Christmas celebrations in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on December 24, 2011, as thousands of Christian pilgrims descended on the holy city to celebrate in Jesus' traditional birthplace.AFP PHOTO/MUSA AL-SHAER

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The head of the Roman Catholic Church in the Holy Land, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fuad Twal (C) makes his way to the Church of the Nativity in the Biblical West Bank city of Bethlehem, believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem on December 24, 2011, as the Holy Land prepares to mark Christmas. AFP PHOTO/ABBAS MOMANI

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DECEMBER 24: A Franciscan monk attends Christmas celebrations at the Church of the Nativity, believed by many to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem. (Bernat Armangue/Associated Press)

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A cleric wears a jeweled crucifix as he waits for the arrival of The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal to the Church of the Nativity to attend Christmas celebrations in West Bank town of Bethlehem December 24, 2011. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman

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A Palestinian Christian holding a crucifix praying beads, pray at the Latin Church in the West Bank village of Zababdah, near Jenin on December 24, 2011. The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fuad Twal calls for reconciliation in Syria, Egypt, Iraq and North Africa in the text of a speech published ahead of delivery at midnight mass. AFP PHOTO/SAIF DAHLAH

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Christmas in Palestine - Dec 24, 2011 ~ Photo by WAFA

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Christmas in Palestine - Dec 24, 2011 ~ Photo by WAFA

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attends the Christmas midnight Mass at the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem early Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. Photo: Majdi Mohammed, Pool / AP

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal leads the Christmas midnight mass at the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem early December 25, 2011 REUTERS/Majdi Mohammed/Pool

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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal carries the statuette of baby Jesus during the Christmas midnight Mass at the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem early Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed, Pool)

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A Christian monk takes the statuette of baby Jesus during a Christmas midnight mass at the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem early December 25, 2011. REUTERS/ Majdi Mohammed/Pool

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Christian priests hold a Christmas midnight mass at the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem [Reuters]

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Reuters Pictures - A member of the clergy carries a bible before Christmas mass in the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem December 25, 2011.

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Christian pilgrim prays during the Christmas midnight Mass at the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem early Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011. Photo: Majdi Mohammed, Pool / AP

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Getty Images - Christian Worshipers pray at the Church of the Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ, during the Sunday Christmas Mass in the West Bank town of Bethlehem on December 25, 2011, where the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fuad Twal calls for reconciliation in Syria, Egypt, Iraq and North Africa.

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Nuns read prayers during a Christmas midnight mass at the Church of the Nativity in the West Bank town of Bethlehem early December 25, 2011. REUTERS/ Majdi Mohammed/Pool

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