When I worked for the National Park Service I was invited to dinner at the home of a Palestinian family living in the U.S. This video reminds me of the great hospitality of Palestinian people. We need to extend our friendship to everyone. People are alike everywhere. Only government propaganda makes enemies of some nationalities. Thank you, Rick Steves for reminding us of the shared humanity of all people.
Palestine looks so beautiful, and It's an eastern-middle different country, Christians and Muslims live in harmony, the women aren't obligated to wear the veil, this is so incredible. One day, I'm going to travel to Palestine and know its culture. Peace for Palestine and Israel.
@@toargueortonotargue nope..we are all one brother...just like here in philippines,we were divided by culture and history but we are all called filipinos..so lets accept and have peace and live in harmony..children are suffering..do not create hate aming us.
I'm just asking, but Bethlehem isn't controlled by Palestine. Why shouldn't we give credit to "them" (those who actually control Bethlehem) for a successful Christmas celebration in Bethlehem?
Bless my palestinian brothers & sisters in palestine no matter their religion wether its christian or muslim we have a connection that only we understand 3800 years of us living on our land together we are more than just Arabs we are Palestinians ❤️🇵🇸❤️
80's Girl yes, agreed, u never know. My daughter is visiting Palestine this winter with a humanitarian internship. While very sad that these amazing people have to live under such oppression, it’s an amazing area with much history and I am excited for my kid to be able to go. We would t have imagined a year ago she would be going, so u just never know
Some of the comments here remind me why Jesus said "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.". Its worthless to argue for land, but worthy to be with God in spirit and truth.
Thank you Lord Jesus for coming in search of us and to redeem us from the hands of enemy and to make us live with you in eternity in New Jerusalem. Thank you Jesus
@@insanhuman4155 who asked you to comment in such a mannerless way , if a major mistake has been made about one of the most important pillars of a faith followed by around 1.9 billion people, it's my responsibility to correct
Their are approximately 12 million Palestinians worldwide. 6 million live within Palestine and Israel. Within the diaspora, the Christian population has not generally decreased. 20% of all Palestinians are still Christian. (1/5). But the population within Palestine itself has decreased to 2.5% today. Due to persecution and land loss under Israeli Occupation. Generally Palestinian Muslims and Christians coexist. Their still just as influential as the Muslims are in the Palestinian Liberation Movement. If you combine Palestinian Christians of Palestine and Israel they are roughly 6-7% of the population.
+Sean Laveau Thank you. But the difference between you and another person is that you actually do your research and understand while others jump into conclusions just from what they hear.
3:36 we Don't worship Mother Mariam (Mary), we love and respect her and She is one of the best Woman who walked on earth. One of the Most Important section in Quran is named Surah Mariam.
Samuel Levy someone needs a history book. The name Palestine was used for the first time by early Greek and you can easily search for the root of the word
Azai Kyousuke 😂😂😂 hope y'all both are being Sarcastic. I think she meant America as a continent and not the actual country USA which most people simply call America, even though she's wrong about that because Bethlehem is a city in Asia and not any part of America (continent not the county USA)
Faith Jarry i am an American from the USA, and you are right. Besides the USA there are more than 30 other American countries. Includes: north America , south America , central America, and the Caribbean sea area. Examples of those countries: USA, Mexico, Canada, cuba, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Argentina, Brazil, etc ......
No, muslims don't worship Mary.. Muslims have full respect for Mary and honour her above all women but muslims don't worship her.. Get your facts right dude..
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35% of Palestinians all over the world are christians and we muslims don't worship Mary peace be upon her but we love her and respect her we don't worship anything except Allah
@@global.explorer that was in time of moses and after that god send them many prophets but they didn’t follow them and for that they don't have a land for this people who disobey god ,try next time to know for what this verse about , maniac
First time I was in Israel in the 90's, Betlehem and this church was an important reason of my trip. I then returned several times. Overnight cruise from Cyprus to Haifa, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
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When I worked for the National Park Service I was invited to dinner at the home of a Palestinian family living in the U.S. This video reminds me of the great hospitality of Palestinian people. We need to extend our friendship to everyone. People are alike everywhere. Only government propaganda makes enemies of some nationalities. Thank you, Rick Steves for reminding us of the shared humanity of all people.
Well said. This video was heartwarming.
Palestine looks so beautiful, and It's an eastern-middle different country, Christians and Muslims live in harmony, the women aren't obligated to wear the veil, this is so incredible. One day, I'm going to travel to Palestine and know its culture. Peace for Palestine and Israel.
@@riorio745 can you not change the subject?
Iury Ryan Lebanon and Syria are the same
🙏🙏PRAISE THE LORD ALL🙏🙏
I would like to go too.
Turkey and Tunisia are good on human rights including women's rights. Jordan is pretty good too.
I LOVE YOU HOLY LAND BETHLEHEM.
What an old, historic and beautiful city 🥰 sending love to the people of Palestine and hope they finally get justice and peace.
Respect to Palestine from Greece ❤️
Thanks 🥰
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There is no such place as "palestine"; it's ISRAEL.
@@Lagolop Israel is imaginary name
@@Lagolop 'Sir, this is a Wendy's'
@@3dsaulgoodman43 Thank you for calling me SIR. I like respectful people. What precisely, is Wendy's?
May Jesus bless you all my christian brothers in Betlehem,
Love from Indonesia
AMEN
Amen from malaysia
Amen From India
WunguB ❤️
Amen from England
God bless people of Palestine 🇵🇸 solidarity from Philippines 🇵🇭♥️🇵🇸
@@toargueortonotargue no it palestine
@@toargueortonotargue nope..we are all one brother...just like here in philippines,we were divided by culture and history but we are all called filipinos..so lets accept and have peace and live in harmony..children are suffering..do not create hate aming us.
@@toargueortonotargue
Palestine doesn't exist
@@spacenational722
Its Yisrael 🇮🇱❤🇮🇱
@@aylagalenka19 no it palestine 🇵🇸
Would love to visit this beautiful city one day :)
Knowing you like I do, I'm sure you're booking a flight/hotel & car ✈️
Lol. U kno how i do 😉
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@Hi Bye Thank you. Hopefully 2021😁
Bethlehem is a really holly city and very beautiful. Thanks for short description of city Rick
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I swear I cried watching this 😢. I want to go back to my homeland.
Save your money and visit there ✌️
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@@rosem5041
Palestinians arent allowed in (unless western passport and are second gen)
I am Indian I can came Bethlahem
We just need peace in the world
who is agree with me
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I'm from palestine
I'm just asking, but Bethlehem isn't controlled by Palestine.
Why shouldn't we give credit to "them" (those who actually control Bethlehem) for a successful Christmas celebration in Bethlehem?
Israel controls Bethlehem@@ayushacharya972
I agree with you
Agreed with you
Agree with u but because of hamas there's no peace destroy hamas then peace will come....😬
Bless my palestinian brothers & sisters in palestine no matter their religion wether its christian or muslim we have a connection that only we understand 3800 years of us living on our land together we are more than just Arabs we are Palestinians ❤️🇵🇸❤️
the more i study video production the more amazed i am at steve's work with such a small team
Missing my days in Bethlehem. Endless love Holy Land.......
Palestine is Beautiful
Love to Palestine 🇵🇸❤
"Bethlehem, haleluyah praise The Lord JESUS CHRIST!"
Amen
KONTOL YESUS TAK SUNAT
@ありがとう神様 Hualelonteh
Shalonte
@ありがとう神様 hih wibu
Assatodtailaicum AUlohkuontolbar
Rick is a blessed for have this opportunity to visit many families around the world and share good vibes.
May God bless you all brother's and sisters who are in Jerusalem,,, lots of love from Nagaland,,,
You can not see history but feel happy with history!!!
Very good video.. I love it..
God saves Palestine 🙏
Abdullah Barasheed
I pray I will go to Betlehem in the name of Jesus Christ Amen
Amen! Hope you still praying on going if you haven't yet Bro! Jesus Bless Ya! 😊
Booking a flight might be more affective than praying :)
Amen
80's Girl yes, agreed, u never know. My daughter is visiting Palestine this winter with a humanitarian internship. While very sad that these amazing people have to live under such oppression, it’s an amazing area with much history and I am excited for my kid to be able to go. We would t have imagined a year ago she would be going, so u just never know
Amen｡◕‿◕｡
I appreciate that he says Palestine and not israel
Is it in Palestine, so I would make zero sense to say Israel. Its the saying the british city Paris.
@@yahudigahbaIt is mot Palestine it is Judea
Rick Steves is the Mr. Rogers of travel guides, and that is a compliment & testament to his all-good ways.
Some of the comments here remind me why Jesus said "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.". Its worthless to argue for land, but worthy to be with God in spirit and truth.
Never worthless to fight for our blessed land ignorant we shall never give up amd surrender
Long live palestine. Allahuakbar allahuakbar allahuakbar!
@@hello-wc6ik Long live israel 🔥😍
Holy city i felt blessed visiting it year.
Thank you Lord Jesus for coming in search of us and to redeem us from the hands of enemy and to make us live with you in eternity in New Jerusalem. Thank you Jesus
Palestine really looks beautiful...
Israel*
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@Liam Butto 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱
@Liam Butto 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱
This the land of Palestine not Israel
PALASTINE.YOU ARE ALWYS IN OUR HEARTS AND SOUL.
Royal Kisser
Bethlehem belongs to Israel not Palestine
@@thirshathat10 The west bank has always been Palestine
@yogaprasetya8127 Not true not before Abraham it wasn't.
Love it 😍❤️ from South Korea .
Bless Bethlehem ✝️ And the Palestinians
Amen!! ✝️ ♥ ☪️
Thank you
Amen
@@路易斯アルバートBethlehem is in Palestine not isnotreal
Thank you for sharing your story. God Bless you all.💗💗💗💗🙏🙏🙏🙏
Great place and beautiful Town Bethlehem. I was here in March 2018 and it was amazing!
Muslims don't worship Mary, kindly correct it brother, btw she is one of the most, if not the most, respected women in islam
Who cares what primates does? Who asked you?
@@insanhuman4155 who asked you to comment in such a mannerless way , if a major mistake has been made about one of the most important pillars of a faith followed by around 1.9 billion people, it's my responsibility to correct
@@insanhuman4155 Noob
@@insanhuman4155 What are you? Roach?
Did Mary have Genital Mutilation?! No, of course not. She was Jewish
wish to visit this country....
Jonathan Yakubov Palestine forever🇾🇪🇵🇸🇵🇸
I did and it's the most beautiful place to be. JESUS lives through these people and his love shows.
@@nesaj8776 in your dreams
@@insanhuman4155 what's?
I love these videos of Israel and Bethlehem. Thanks Rick, for making them! 🙋🙏❤🇳🇴
Beautiful city of Bethlehem and scenery, thanks for sharing with us
Love Palestine from UK 🇬🇧
Their are approximately 12 million Palestinians worldwide. 6 million live within Palestine and Israel. Within the diaspora, the Christian population has not generally decreased. 20% of all Palestinians are still Christian. (1/5). But the population within Palestine itself has decreased to 2.5% today. Due to persecution and land loss under Israeli Occupation. Generally Palestinian Muslims and Christians coexist. Their still just as influential as the Muslims are in the Palestinian Liberation Movement. If you combine Palestinian Christians of Palestine and Israel they are roughly 6-7% of the population.
+Sean Laveau Thank you. But the difference between you and another person is that you actually do your research and understand while others jump into conclusions just from what they hear.
+L Kay Thank you for your support.
Palestians are 15 million not 12
Atleast 30% of Palestinians are Christians and thete is no israel it is Occupied Palestine and your information are totally wrong
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3:36 we Don't worship Mother Mariam (Mary), we love and respect her and She is one of the best Woman who walked on earth. One of the Most Important section in Quran is named Surah Mariam.
This is a powerful spot
Wow this made me smile
Prayers for Palestine. God protect the poor and helpless.
God Bless Palestine
I left my heart in Palestine
Amalia Ami nice
Amalia Ami I'm Indian hindu wanted to marry christen family
Heba Ibrahiem 😜
Whatisthecitynearthebathelaham
Hugo von Payns will you marry me
A blessed country ❤lucky people’s ❤️😍love from 🇧🇩
It's only when you get there do you really feel the presence of the Spirit and observe the beauty of the land. Will again visit to understand more.
You said 2% are Chrisitains, its actually like 11%
Omar SM 2% of Palestine and 11% of Bethlehem
@@nickbecerra9360 Bethlehem is in Palestine
@@Daniel-jt7xw Bethlehem is not all of Palestine.
@@RezaChity-G most people in Bethlehem consider themselves as Palestinians
@MYSTERI0 GAMING false. palestine was a section around gaza. look for ancient maps and see for yourself. Bethlehem should be part of Israel.
This Land always called Palestine 🇵🇸 and forever.
Jerusalem always is capital of Palestine
Samuel Levy someone needs a history book. The name Palestine was used for the first time by early Greek and you can easily search for the root of the word
Bethlehem is heaven I wish my Lord Jesus I will go to Bethlehem amen Jesus
SOMETHING KEPT PULLING ME TO THIS...LUV IT !
Can you tell that?
In God We Trust ! May God Bless Humans with peaceful life, care, mutual understanding and live without fears.
Amen
Amen from USA
God bless Palestinians
Greetings from Armenia
seriously want to visit there..
Dina Mali . I also.....
Please do the Palestinians are very kind and hospitable people ✌️
I pray i will go in Bethlehem in my life in the name of jesus.... Hallelujah... Amen
Amen
Srishti Arora 8
You are Not allowed.
AMEN sister
Amen
Love Palestine from Philippines🇵🇭❤️🇵🇸
"Christ the Saviour is born." ~ Claudia
Beautiful share Rick. Thank you for humanizing the people of Palestine.
Palestine will be free.
I love rick steves travelling is cool
من وجده وجد السعادة ❤️✝️
انا مسلم
ابعثلي رقمك اريد اكلمك
من سوريا 🇸🇾
I want to go to Betlehem and Jerusalem 🙏🙏
I LOVE YOU all ciristan from eritran
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it is really beautiful to see another countries in America amen
+Debbie Surgener there are other countries in America? damn never knew that, thanks!
Azai Kyousuke 😂😂😂 hope y'all both are being Sarcastic. I think she meant America as a continent and not the actual country USA which most people simply call America, even though she's wrong about that because Bethlehem is a city in Asia and not any part of America (continent not the county USA)
Faith Jarry i am an American from the USA, and you are right. Besides the USA there are more than 30 other American countries. Includes: north America , south America , central America, and the Caribbean sea area. Examples of those countries: USA, Mexico, Canada, cuba, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Argentina, Brazil, etc ......
It certainly looks like everyone gets along.
I pray I will go to Bethlehem soon.. Praised the Lord!!
Peace! To all human iam Catholic Philippines. ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
So busy little town of Bethlehem.
No, muslims don't worship Mary.. Muslims have full respect for Mary and honour her above all women but muslims don't worship her.. Get your facts right dude..
I've seen this already. . Just the cutting from the original one. . Great work Rick
God bless you
We .. love .. palestine "
Global Explorer Sure from HAIFA🇵🇸 to the dead See its PALESTINE !! 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸!!
@@global.explorer yes, there is no matter how hard you try to whitewash it.
There is no Palestine !!!
Me love Palestine
@@atillatailla7015
So what? israel? What's that
Long live Palestine!
@@global.explorer we dont do that here
May God free Palestine🤲(land of jesus)from tyranny of isreal
Greetings from 🇧🇩
If a person has God in their life then heaven awaits.
True
I hope one Day Palestine is Free.
Viva Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
Bethlehem Palestine is beautiful I have just been back from Iran. So beautiful beyond beautiful.
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Всего доброго Вам!
35% of Palestinians all over the world are christians and we muslims don't worship Mary peace be upon her but we love her and respect her we don't worship anything except Allah
Thank you very much for the nice documentary
😥😥😥this is a place where my saviour born respect
Hey pray for us 🥺
Long live Palestine Free and Independent 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS ⛄🎄
I would love to be in Bethlehem at Christmas time where Jesus was born. ✝️🌟❤
Long live Palestine🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸
May Jesus bless you all ,Ilove Betlehem
Free Palestine ❤
@@global.explorer Israel Doesn't Exist😊
@@global.explorer that was in time of moses and after that god send them many prophets but they didn’t follow them and for that they don't have a land for this people who disobey god ,try next time to know for what this verse about , maniac
HAPPY CHRISTMAS ⛄🎄⛄
First time I was in Israel in the 90's, Betlehem and this church was an important reason of my trip. I then returned several times. Overnight cruise from Cyprus to Haifa, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Tuula Westra
This is in Palestine not Israel.
@@MegaMansMovie very true
Bethlehem is Palestine
correction : muslims do not whorship Mary. just give a full of respect..
Wow Bethlehem ..,so wonderful.
It started before October 7th.
All beautiful works of art must be preserved.
Yes it must be.
Hi
"Our loving JESUS CHRIST was born in Bethlehem."
Jesus dint said i'm god worship me bcs he was missenger of god.
@@abeyahmed4513 people worshipped Jesus in the bible. search for it.
@@thehonesttruth415 bible is by god??
@@Real_Gigachaddi was quran made by god?
@@DarkKnight-wf3po Quran is the verbatim of god...
Is bible verbatim of god?
Nice City, I hope oneday I'll return to Bethlehem.Amen.
It was beautiful just if Israel stop their occupation to the Palestine. By this video we can see how tolerant and kind they're ❤️
What a magnificent church
Greetings people ; Wonderful News ; The Lord Jesus Christ is coming in the clouds and every Eye will see Him. ". Amen
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Thank you for this
Bethlehem, Palestine. 👏👏👏👏👏👏
Will visit in lifetime!