Occupation authorities ignore appeals to respect freedom of movement, worship. Read more about Israel bars Gazans from Christmas worship in Jerusalem 

Artists asked to respond to contemporary events as well as religious story. Read more about Sheffield art show shows "hope and hardness" of life in Bethlehem 

A look at some of the best books for people new to the issue of Palestine. Read more about Best books for newcomers to Palestine and its literature 

Palestinian filmmaker Leila Sansour calls attention to her city’s encirclement. Read more about "Open Bethlehem" film documents fight against wall, settlements 

“This Christmas we’ve built a huge wall across the front of our church. We’d really like you to come and see it because its what the people of Bethlehem are experiencing today.” Read more about London church blocks its facade with replica of Israeli wall around Bethlehem 

A college removes a Christmas tree while Israel’s state-funded rabbis use their power to block Christmas celebrations at hotels and restaurants. Read more about Forbidden to celebrate: Israel's war on Christmas continues despite Netanyahu's claim of tolerance 

Being a Muslim, I never celebrated Christmas myself, but having lots of Christian friends inside and outside Palestine has connected me to this day. I’ve always shared it with them one way or another, since I believe that religion shouldn’t stand as a barrier between human beings. Here, I describe how I celebrated Christmas and how Christians in Gaza celebrate it. I recall some of my childhood memories from my only visit to the Church of Nativity since I was 9 years old. Read more about Merry Christmas from Gaza