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Symbolism Behind the Immaculate Heart of Mary
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 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 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
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 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
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
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...
New Products Launch for May 2017
New Products Launch for May 2017: Stone Mosaics, Sterling Silver, and Olive Wood
A very special addition to our collection of stone mosaics, sterling silver necklaces, and new olive wood statues! Read more...
10 Things You Should Know About Our Olive Wood Products
10 Things To Know About Our Chris
What makes our hand-carved olive wood from Bethlehem different? Discover the craftsmanship, the wood, the blessing, the shipping, and the Christian story behind every piece we make in the Holy... Read more...
New Olive Wood Products Launch (April 2018)
New Olive Wood Products Launch (April 2018)
The April Collection of truly unique set of olive wood statues have launched! All of the below products and more are available on BethlehemHandicrafts.com and in our store 4114 S... Read more...
The Dead Sea in the Holy Land
The Dead Sea in the Holy Land
Learn about one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water in the lowest point on earth! Read more...
Bethlehem Handicrafts
Bethlehem Handicrafts: USA Store, Online Market & Christian Pilgrimages
Bethlehem Handicrafts is the first olive wood store in the USA with an online market that ships worldwide, a workshop in Bethlehem, and an operator of Christian pilgrimages. Read more...