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Pre-Pandemic Christmas Celebrations in Bethlehem, A Look Back

At the break of day the people of Bethlehem in the Holy Land woke up to the sound of the Scouts preparing to hit the streets to start the Christmas... Read more...

Virtual Gallery of Current Items

View Our Online Show Room Gallery of Christian Carvings, Statues, and Gifts from the Holy Land. Read more...

Protecting Our Families: How Living in the Image of St. Joseph Makes Better Men and Fathers

Protecting Our Families: How Living in the Image of St. Joseph Makes Better Men, Husbands and Fathers Here, we are taking a look at just how much influence Saint Joesph,... Read more...

Mother Mary: A Woman’s Aspiration

It is no secret that Mary loved her baby Jesus more than anyone, and we see many instances where Mary shows her skill as a mother and mentor to Jesus... Read more...

30 Year Old Bishop Visits Bethlehem Handicrafts

The Life of a Young Bishop Bishop Mar Shimun Daniel was consecrated just this year on September 26th, 2021, at the age of 30 years old. He is a Bishop... Read more...

The Body and Blood: Jesus’ Last Supper

Why did Jesus celebrate Passover, and what does the Jewish holiday of Passover have to do with Jesus' Last Supper? Join us in exploring the symbolism behind Jesus' body and... Read more...

All Souls Day: Remembering Those We Have Lost

What is All Souls Day? Why Celebrate? All Souls Day is a holiday dedicated to celebrating all souls who have passed away. This holiday commemorates Saints (those who are in... Read more...

All Saints Day: Celebrating Souls in Communion with God

What is All Saints Day? Why celebrate? All Saints Day is a celebration commemorating all of the souls who are with God in Heaven. We as Catholics usually use the title... Read more...

olivewood carving of Jesus praying in the garden on the left next to carved olivewood praying hands with an olivewood bible in between them on the right. Text reads "A Bible From Bethlehem: How Reading The Bible Can Change Your Life"

A Bible From Bethlehem: How Reading The Bible Can Change Your Life

“You can read the Bible, and you should, but until you study it, it doesn't come alive for you and teach you a lasting lesson. Take time. Study God's Word.... Read more...

I am Proud to be Christian! –Proclaiming the Word of God Through Religious Articles

“Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” – Romans 10:9.... Read more...

8 Bible Verses About Marriage | Bethlehem Handicrafts

Here are some of our favorite bible verses about Marriage: Genesis 2:24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they... Read more...

7 Bible Verses About Saint James the Great | Bethlehem Handicrafts

According to the New Testament, Saint James the Great was one of Jesus' Twelve Apostles. He was also known as son of Zebedee or Saint James the Greater (Yacoub in... Read more...