Christmas traditions

Bethlehem: The Nativity Capital Of The World

December 22, 2021

By Anthony Bayyouk

By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer In Bethlehem, Palestine the city where Jesus was born, Christmas is the most important time of the Year. Bayt Lahm as it is known in Arabic is mentioned many times in the Bible, both in the Old Testament and the new one. St. Mary and St. Joseph … Continued

What American Muslims Do On Christmas: New Traditions Emerge

December 24, 2016

By Arab America

By Neda Ulaby NPR For many American Jews, Christmas Day means Chinese food and movies. But how do American Muslims spend their time on Christmas? Jesus is also revered as a prophet in Islam. “Muslims and Christians believe that Jesus is the only messiah,” explains Hisham Mahmoud, an Arabic teacher at Harvard University. He points out … Continued

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