Visiting a place like Bethlehem evokes so many different emotions. Just speaking the name brings back memories of candle-light services singing "Silent Night" and "O Little Town of Bethlehem. Memories of kids reading "There were shepherds abiding in the fields keeping watch over their flocks by night." Memories of fireplaces and fun family times.
Seeing the fields where the shepherds hung out and where the angels and the glory of the Lord appeared was pretty amazing, even if they are terraced and covered with trash and surrounded by homes now.
Sadly, we didn't have time to stop of for a coffee at the the Bethlehem Starbuck's, everyone's favorite for a cup of coffee, quality guaranteed. Looks like the head office in Seattle has decided on a bit of a name change, though. Glad they've kept the logo and green colors, though. Hope the coffee isn't green.
Bethlehem is a mix of Christians and Muslims
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