Thousands at Christmas tree lighting in Bethlehem
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Channel: AP Archive · 2018 · News & Politics
(1 Dec 2018) Thousands gathered in the main square of Bethlehem's Old City on Saturday evening for the lighting of a huge Christmas tree, marking the start of the Christmas season. Fireworks erupted when the 30-foot (9.1 metres) pine tree was lit, and visitors cheered to usher in the holiday season. The annual ceremony at the Manger Square attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists from around the world. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: https://twitter.com/AP_Archive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APArchives Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/APNews/ You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/77c9e11036f70c298d85f7041b665efd
