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HERE'S WHY NAZARETH IS A SPECIAL PLACE TO SPEND CHRISTMAS
Christmas in Nazareth: Welcome
Nazareth is a charming historical city nestled in the Galilee region of the north of the country. The 2,000-year-old city bursts into life over the Christmas period with a range of festive events, culinary delights, and fascinating historical sites. Nazareth makes for a special place to experience Christmas in the Holy Land.
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It’s the place where Jesus grew up
There’s something more meaningful and authentic about celebrating Christmas in the location believed to be Jesus’s childhood home. After all, Christmas is the celebration of his birth. The streets you wander through in Nazareth might well be the same spots where Jesus once walked.
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It’s home to the magnificent Basilica of Annunciation
This beautiful, towering church is one of Nazareth’s prime attractions. Located in the city centre, built over Byzantine and Crusader remains which became the largest Christian church in the Middle East.
It is not just any church, however: this church is believed to stand over the spot where Mary’s house once stood. Indeed, on its lower floor lies an ancient cave-like grotto that is said to have been her home. This is a special location to celebrate Christmas, and mass will take place here at midnight on December 24.
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… and many more important Christian sites
Nazareth is home to numerous churches, the most beautiful of which is arguably the Salesian Church of Jesus the Adolescent, which offers visitors a stunning view from its peak over the city. Other notable churches include St Gabriel’s Church, built during the 1600s, which is where Gabriel is said to have appeared before the Virgin Mary; and The Synagogue Church, which Christian tradition stipulates is where Jesus studied and prayed.
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It hosts plenty of Christmas celebrations
Fireworks, live music and entertainment, giant, light-covered Christmas trees, and a huge street parade full of colours, costumes, and music – these are just some of the things you can expect when it comes to Christmas celebrations in Nazareth! The giant Christmas trees will be lit up starting 2nd of december, while the Christmas Parade will take place on December 24 , and will end at the Church of Annunciation.
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… and many charming Christmas markets
Now a tradition in Nazareth, markets will begin opening their doors from 1st of december dispersed all over the city
Christmas markets feature arts and crafts, local produce, delicious food and family-oriented entertainment, including live music and a Santa!
Head there for the early evening to soak up the festive spirit.
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Culinary delights
Forget your traditional Christmas roast dinners – while in Nazareth you will treat your tastebuds with scrumptiously sweet baklava and knaffe,some of the best hummus, and other regional delicacies, such as Arayes. Meander through Nazareth’s classic Arab market for fresh produce, colourful spices, and tasty street food and celebrate Christmas Middle Eastern style!
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