The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held in Bethlehem, the Palestinian Interim Autonomous Territory in the Middle East, which is believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ.
A large number of tourists visited the city after the travel restrictions introduced as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus infection were lifted, and they prayed for peace together with the citizens.
In Bethlehem, Palestinian Territory, every year, a Christmas tree over 10 meters tall is decorated in front of the Church of the Nativity, which was built over the cave where Christ was said to have been born.
On the 3rd, the lighting ceremony of this Christmas tree was held, and following the countdown, it was lit up colorfully with a grand fireworks display.
The number of foreign tourists who usually visit Bethlehem to enjoy Christmas in the holy land has dropped significantly last year and last year due to travel restrictions introduced to combat the spread of the new coronavirus, and the local tourism industry has been hit hard. received.
This year, with Israel lifting travel restrictions and resuming acceptance of foreign tourists, Bethlehem is regaining the bustle it had before COVID-19, and a large number of tourists gathered in front of the illuminated Christmas tree. The guests prayed for peace together with the citizens.
A woman who visited from Denmark in Northern Europe for sightseeing said, ``I came to see what Christmas in Bethlehem is like.There are many crises happening in the world now, so I wish for peace.'' was