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The Church of the Beatitudes & the Sermon on the Mount

One of the most beautiful and serene holy places to visit in the Holy Land is the Church of the Beatitudes. It commemorates the place where Jesus taught the eight... Read more...

Welcome to our New Website!

Welcome to Bethlehem Handicrafts — your home for hand-carved olive wood Christian art, statues, rosaries, and gifts made by Christian families in the Holy Land. Browse our catalog and shop... Read more...

Symbolism Behind the Jerusalem Cross

Where does the Jerusalem Cross fit into our Faith? The Jerusalem Cross is rich in symbolism and meaning and goes by many different names, including the Crusader's Cross and the... Read more...

Our Lady of the Plains at our Workshop: Zarb, Olive Wood & Music

On 9 June, around 30 pilgrims from Our Lady of the Plains, a Catholic church in Byers, Colorado were welcomed at our workshop in Beit Sahour. As part of a... Read more...

Symbolism Behind the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Art

Many are familiar with the image of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, but what is the meaning behind it? A look at the symbolism of the bloodied heart, the burning... Read more...

The Greatest Leader of All Time

The two most important things we can learn from the leadership characteristics of Jesus Christ are self-leadership and servitude. Read more...

The Holy Virgin's Well in Beit Sahour

The Holy Virgin's Well is located in the old market of the city of Beit Sahour, around 1 kilometer away from t he Shepherds' Field . The Holy Virgin's Well... Read more...

Under $10 Olive Wood Products

From kitchen utensils to Christmas ornaments, cross pendants to olive oil soap — six categories of hand carved olive wood gifts from Bethlehem, all under ten dollars and crafted in... Read more...

The Four Quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem

The Old City of Jerusalem is divided into four neighborhoods — Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Armenian — each with its own atmosphere and sacred sites. A guide to the Church... Read more...

Jericho: The Oldest City in the World

Just fifteen miles northeast of Jerusalem lies Jericho, the City of Palm Trees, the oldest continuously inhabited city on earth. A guide to the seven sacred and historic sites every... Read more...

The ABC's of Mother: 6 Bible Verses about Mothers

Learn the ABC's of "Mother" through 6 Bible verses. We hope these verses remind you that you should always love and cherish your mother, and not only on Mother's Day,... Read more...