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Pentecost & The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Pentecost & The Descent of the Holy Spirit
The Christian holiday of Pentecost, which is celebrated the 49th day (the seventh Sunday) after Easter Sunday, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers... Read more...
The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ 2020
The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ 2020
The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ commemorates the bodily Ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. It is a universally celebrated feast. Ascension Day is traditionally celebrated on a... Read more...
7 Bible Verses To Get You Through COVID-19
7 Bible Verses To Get You Through COVID 19
As the lockdown resumes due to the spread the coronavirus in the Holy Land and the rest of the world, we should shift our attention to word of God, and... Read more...
The Feast of St. Joseph the Patron of Workers
The Feast of St. Joseph the Patron of Workers
The Bethlehem Handicrafts family wishes you a Happy Labor's Day! On this Labor's day let's remind ourselves the Patron of Workers. In 1955 Pope Pius XII established the Feast of... Read more...
Bethlehem Handicrafts COVID-19 Important Updates
Bethlehem Handicrafts COVID 19 Important Updates
WE ARE OPEN As the situation with COVID-19 evolves day to day, our top priority during these challenging times continues to be the health and safety of our co workers,... Read more...
Happy Earth's Day From Bethlehem Handicrafts!
Earth Day in the Holy Land: Sustainable Olive Wood Carving
Earth Day reminds us that creation is God's gift. Discover how Bethlehem Handicrafts honors the planet with sustainable olive wood carvings hand crafted in the Holy Land. Read more...
Easter Bible Verses To Contemplate Under Quarantine
Easter Bible Verses for Reflection and Prayer
Even though the Holy Land’s coronavirus lockdown resumes. In the Holy Land, Easter is on 12 April, a week later for Eastern Orthodox churches, Passover begins on 8 April. This... Read more...
Celebrating Easter in the Holy Land in Confinement
Celebrating Easter in the Holy Land in Confinement
As Easter and Passover approach, the Holy Land’s coronavirus lockdown resumes. The lockdown measures against the coronavirus outbreak has been extended for 30 more days, which means all the Easter... Read more...
9 Encouraging Bible Verses to Strengthen Your Faith During the Coronavirus Crisis
9 Encouraging Bible Verses to Strengthen Your Faith During the Coronavirus Crisis
Up until this point, 2020 has not been easy, especially with the recent eruption of the corona virus. However, there is a Bible verse for every situation we face in... Read more...
Mother's Day Gift Ideas | Unique Olive Wood Gifts
Mother's Day Gift Ideas | Unique Olive Wood Gifts
It goes without saying that each and every one of our mothers is unique in her own way, which is why our mothers deserve a Mother's Day gift as special... Read more...
Olive Wood Nativity Scenes | 2020 Collection
Olive Wood Nativity Scenes | 2020 Collection
Nativity scenes were first created by Saint Francis of Assisi after his return from the Holy Land. They have since become part of the Christmas story the world over. Perhaps... Read more...
The Importance of Bracelet Rosaries in 2020 | Bethlehem Handicrafts
The Importance of Bracelet Rosaries for Daily Prayer
Up until this point, 2020 has not been easy, especially with the recent eruption of the corona-virus. Let's use these bracelet rosaries as a constant reminder to pray for God. Read more...