Christmas lights in shopping centers and towns often include stars. Christmas cards frequently show a star directly above a thatched stable in Bethlehem — often unrealistically close ...

one of these stationary points occurred when Jupiter was directly overhead in Bethlehem for several nights, aligning with biblical accounts,” said Kim. The “Christmas Star” may have been a ...

The best viewing conditions were in clear skies and close to the Equator, while people in Western Europe and along a vast swathe of Africa had to train their sight to the southwest. The solar ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter who covers the night sky. What’s the bright star in the east — and west? This week, three ...

From September’s first breeze to January’s last song, Christmas in the Philippines is no mere holiday; it is a tapestry of joy, family, and community. Filipinos ...

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP ... keeps thousands of handmade candles wrapped in red ribbons that they light during Christmas services. “To me, this is Christmas — looking at these candles ...

BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP ... that typically descends on the West Bank during Christmas week were nowhere to be found. The festive lights and giant tree that normally decorate Manger Square ...