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The Delicious Local Food
The Delicious Local Food of the Holy Land
From Za'atar Manakeesh at sunrise to fresh Saint Peter's Fish from the Sea of Galilee, the food of the Holy Land is a journey of its own. Eight traditional Palestinian... Read more...
The Feast of the Epiphany
The Feast of the Epiphany
The Feast of the Epiphany Related Stories from Our Blog The Feast of Corpus Christi 2021 All Saints Day: Celebrating Souls in Communion with God The Feast of St. Joseph... Read more...
The Feast of Saint Valentine
The Feast of Saint Valentine
February 14 honors not one but three Christian saints named Valentine. A look at the history of the Roman martyr who blessed forbidden marriages, the priest of Terni who wrote... Read more...
Revisiting: The Magi’s Biblical Story
Revisiting: The Magi’s Biblical Story
Our understanding of the Magi comes from Matthew 2. We are aware that the Magi came from the east, and were questioned by Herod, but when did they visit Jesus? Read more...
The Birth of Christ in Bethlehem
The Birth of Christ in Bethlehem: Away in a Manger
Why was the Lord Jesus Christ born in Bethlehem? A look at the ancient town that meant "House of Bread," the manger between cave and stable, the Church of the... Read more...
The Shepherds' Field Church in the Holy Land
The Shepherds' Field in the Holy Land
One of the most sacred places in Christianity is the place where the Angel of Lord first announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds - The Shepherds' Field. Read more...
Where Did the Real Santa Claus Live? It’s Nowhere Near the North Pole!
Where Did the Real Santa Claus Live? It’s Nowhere Near the North Pole!
Saint Nicholas the Wonderworker, known to the world as Santa Claus, once lived in the Holy Land. Discover his bond with Beit Jala near Bethlehem, where Christians still honor him... Read more...
The Holy Family’s Journey to Bethlehem
The Holy Family’s Journey to Bethlehem
Follow the Holy Family's 70 mile journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Discover the route Joseph and Mary took to the birthplace of Jesus Christ, and the meaning of the Christmas... Read more...
OLIVE WOOD NEW ARRIVALS
8 NEW ARRIVALS (Olive Wood Hand Carved Statues)
Eight new hand carved olive wood statues from our Bethlehem workshop bring the saints, Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary into your home with the timeless craft of the Holy... Read more...
The Crown of Thorns
The Crown of Thorns
I have often meditated on how Jesus could have handled the pain the crown of thrones caused him. He endured the pain before his death for our redemption. Read more...
olive harvest is over!
After the Olive Harvest: Why We Prune Olive Trees in the Holy Land
After the autumn olive harvest in the Holy Land, the work is not over. Discover why olive trees are pruned, how long they live, and how their wood becomes hand... Read more...
Pomegranates Religious and Cultural Significance in the Holy Land
Pomegranates: Religious and Cultural Significance in the Holy Land and Catholic Church
Rich in symbolism across Jewish, Christian and Armenian tradition, the pomegranate has been a sacred fruit of the Holy Land for thousands of years. A look at its meaning in... Read more...