Bethlehem, Palestine: Church of the Nativity

More info about Rick's travels to Palestine: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-... No longer just the little town of Christmas-carol fame, Bethlehem is a leading Palestinian city. Its skyline is a commotion of both crescents and crosses - a reminder that the town, while now mostly Muslim, still has many Christians.
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[@rr7firefly]

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.

[@angelusvastator1297]

Well said. This video was heartwarming.

[@crystaluwu1012]

What an old, historic and beautiful city 🥰 sending love to the people of Palestine and hope they finally get justice and peace.

[@myronkaisides6791]

Respect to Palestine from Greece ❤️

[@ynspa7354]

Thanks 🥰 🇵🇸🤝🇬🇷

[@Lagolop]

There is no such place as "palestine"; it's ISRAEL.

[@Jacksparrow-gv8dn]

@@Lagolop Israel is imaginary name

[@3dsaulgoodman43]

@@Lagolop 'Sir, this is a Wendy's'

[@Lagolop]

@@3dsaulgoodman43 Thank you for calling me SIR. I like respectful people. What precisely, is Wendy's?

[@hamdimaruhom9088]

God bless people of Palestine 🇵🇸 solidarity from Philippines 🇵🇭♥️🇵🇸

[@spacenational722]

@@toargueortonotargue no it palestine

[@davebryantorillo198]

@@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.

[@aylagalenka19]

@@toargueortonotargue Palestine doesn't exist

[@aylagalenka19]

@@spacenational722 Its Yisrael 🇮🇱❤🇮🇱

[@spacenational722]

@@aylagalenka19 no it palestine 🇵🇸

[@kuyasam676]

I LOVE YOU HOLY LAND BETHLEHEM.

[@iuryryan103]

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.

[@amirplayz4675]

@@riorio745 can you not change the subject?

[@jmac9327]

Iury Ryan Lebanon and Syria are the same

[@adityasabarwal2064]

🙏🙏PRAISE THE LORD ALL🙏🙏

[@amelian9677]

I would like to go too.

[@gamermapper]

Turkey and Tunisia are good on human rights including women's rights. Jordan is pretty good too.

[@mfx20]

I swear I cried watching this 😢. I want to go back to my homeland.

[@rosem5041]

Save your money and visit there ✌️

[@domersftw1503]

Man Men

[@domersftw1503]

Man Men

[@mohamedkabha6861]

@@rosem5041 Palestinians arent allowed in (unless western passport and are second gen)

[@devasenavinayan366]

I am Indian I can came Bethlahem

[@WunguB]

May Jesus bless you all my christian brothers in Betlehem, Love from Indonesia

[@arnaultjsgalate7935]

AMEN

[@abigailhadasah3708]

Amen from malaysia

[@GrAviiTY77]

Amen From India

[@hansel.2105]

WunguB ❤️

[@midgetviking7984]

Amen from England

[@TheLuxeTraveler702]

Would love to visit this beautiful city one day :)

[@sheilabourne8359]

Knowing you like I do, I'm sure you're booking a flight/hotel & car ✈️

[@TheLuxeTraveler702]

Lol. U kno how i do 😉

[@sabaahmed4007]

add

[@atillatailla7015]

👍

[@TheLuxeTraveler702]

@Hi Bye Thank you. Hopefully 2021😁

[@jovanpajic3554]

Bethlehem is a really holly city and very beautiful. Thanks for short description of city Rick

[@domersftw1503]

47 51 13

[@zenaidalaurena2791]

Bhj

[@zenaidalaurena2791]

I need your help

[@Moooiiiiiyyyyy]

We just need peace in the world who is agree with me ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍 I'm from palestine

[@ayushacharya972]

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?

[@Moooiiiiiyyyyy]

Israel controls Bethlehem@@ayushacharya972

[@dollasemer532]

I agree with you

[@kazumiyamasyita2563]

Agreed with you

[@abigailhadasah3708]

Agree with u but because of hamas there's no peace destroy hamas then peace will come....😬

[@kaitobrooks]

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 ❤️🇵🇸❤️

[@abdullahsaif2065]

Palestine is Beautiful Love to Palestine 🇵🇸❤

[@LA-fr6wr]

Love Palestine from UK 🇬🇧

[@terrybuchanan1]

the more i study video production the more amazed i am at steve's work with such a small team

[@davidmwesigwa7130]

Beautiful city of Bethlehem and scenery, thanks for sharing with us

[@Yo2023a]

"Bethlehem, haleluyah praise The Lord JESUS CHRIST!"

[@fabbypires7941]

Amen

[@borneoisland234]

KONTOL YESUS TAK SUNAT

[@yangliatkomengwpastiorangn8017]

@ありがとう神様 Hualelonteh Shalonte

[@yangliatkomengwpastiorangn8017]

@ありがとう神様 hih wibu

[@user-fx1ii3fc8w]

Assatodtailaicum AUlohkuontolbar

[@AbdullahBarasheed]

Very good video.. I love it.. God saves Palestine 🙏

[@rowayadhalazruei2612]

Abdullah Barasheed

[@marciazapata8031]

Missing my days in Bethlehem. Endless love Holy Land.......

[@swatibasu1157]

You can not see history but feel happy with history!!!

[@EhsanMusic]

Bethlehem Palestine is beautiful I have just been back from Iran. So beautiful beyond beautiful.

[@gus..611]

Rick is a blessed for have this opportunity to visit many families around the world and share good vibes.

[@Safoura786]

I appreciate that he says Palestine and not israel

[@kevinkirby4305]

BASED

[@yahudigahba]

Is it in Palestine, so I would make zero sense to say Israel. Its the saying the british city Paris.

[@WillHoward2002]

​@@yahudigahbaIt is mot Palestine it is Judea

[@nyunonkonyakanon3671]

May God bless you all brother's and sisters who are in Jerusalem,,, lots of love from Nagaland,,,

[@yosepvlog5730]

I pray I will go to Betlehem in the name of Jesus Christ Amen

[@Timenow1]

Amen! Hope you still praying on going if you haven't yet Bro! Jesus Bless Ya! 😊

[@nakkadu]

Booking a flight might be more affective than praying :)

[@rukkurajan7121]

Amen

[@jenR2120]

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

[@toqa6735]

Amen｡◕‿◕｡

[@lizzlovesjesus]

Bless Bethlehem ✝️ And the Palestinians

[@mirasifamin65]

Amen!! ✝️ ♥ ☪️

[@kaitobrooks]

Thank you

[@muzammilahmed8799]

Amen

[@DeathMorethanlife]

@@user-kv6ln4yc5rBethlehem is in Palestine not isnotreal

[@shorifkawserratan8865]

Love it 😍❤️ from South Korea .

[@czechclown]

Great place and beautiful Town Bethlehem. I was here in March 2018 and it was amazing!

[@shininglamb]

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.

[@palestinianman2011]

Never worthless to fight for our blessed land ignorant we shall never give up amd surrender

[@hello-wc6ik]

Long live palestine. Allahuakbar allahuakbar allahuakbar!

[@selvasella70]

@@hello-wc6ik Long live israel 🔥😍

[@haroldbobotis9438]

Rick Steves is the Mr. Rogers of travel guides, and that is a compliment & testament to his all-good ways.

[@heavenlyblessings6227]

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

[@peggiebrown1226]

SOMETHING KEPT PULLING ME TO THIS...LUV IT !

[@garystein7883]

Can you tell that?

[@binitoppo3654]

Palestine really looks beautiful...

[@NickDarsania]

Israel*

[@amobeesfhin.2752]

🇮🇱🇮🇱✝️🇮🇱🇮🇱🙏🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@amobeesfhin.2752]

@Liam Butto 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

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@Liam Butto 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱

[@saddiqueafridi256]

This the land of Palestine not Israel

My Parents and I Love you, Rick Steves...

[@rogerrugina9594]

This is a powerful spot

[@warismasih9541]

God bless you

[@wizmichael51]

I LOVE YOU all ciristan from eritran

[@susanpaulinia2380]

🤗

[@-CarelessWhisper]

I've seen this already. . Just the cutting from the original one. . Great work Rick

[@ayazmunir3302]

Muslims don't worship Mary, kindly correct it brother, btw she is one of the most, if not the most, respected women in islam

[@insanhuman4155]

Who cares what primates does? Who asked you?

[@ayazmunir3302]

@@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

[@mamunahmed3158]

@@insanhuman4155 Noob

[@iqbalmuhammad2920]

@@insanhuman4155 What are you? Roach?

[@jasonnarayan7759]

Did Mary have Genital Mutilation?! No, of course not. She was Jewish

[@maryjeanmacabenta5190]

wish to visit this country....

[@nesaj8776]

Jonathan Yakubov Palestine forever🇾🇪🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@bettydsouza4523]

I did and it's the most beautiful place to be. JESUS lives through these people and his love shows.

[@insanhuman4155]

@@nesaj8776 in your dreams

[@yogaprasetya8127]

@@insanhuman4155 what's?

[@mohammedm.al-said4389]

Wow this made me smile

[@mdjahangiralam359]

Greetings from 🇧🇩

[@akhlisalmajid5024]

Palestine will be free.

[@royalkisser2253]

PALASTINE.YOU ARE ALWYS IN OUR HEARTS AND SOUL.

[@sukurmiah3414]

Royal Kisser

[@thirshathat10]

Bethlehem belongs to Israel not Palestine

[@yogaprasetya8127]

@@thirshathat10 The west bank has always been Palestine

[@WillHoward2002]

​@yogaprasetya8127 Not true not before Abraham it wasn't.

[@matet4766]

Peace! To all human iam Catholic Philippines. ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@kimomed1988]

Thank you very much for the nice documentary

[@jamalm1372]

Holy city i felt blessed visiting it year.

[@madhusrheeghoshal3985]

Bethlehem is heaven I wish my Lord Jesus I will go to Bethlehem amen Jesus

[@quentinfernandez4673]

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.

[@jeanneweitzparadise1426]

Prayers for Palestine. God protect the poor and helpless.

[@raywillaimjhonson]

You said 2% are Chrisitains, its actually like 11%

[@nickbecerra9360]

Omar SM 2% of Palestine and 11% of Bethlehem

[@Daniel-jt7xw]

@@nickbecerra9360 Bethlehem is in Palestine

[@RezaChity-G]

@@Daniel-jt7xw Bethlehem is not all of Palestine.

[@Daniel-jt7xw]

@@RezaChity-G most people in Bethlehem consider themselves as Palestinians

[@thehonesttruth415]

@MYSTERI0 GAMING false. palestine was a section around gaza. look for ancient maps and see for yourself. Bethlehem should be part of Israel.

[@DokShort]

Long live Palestine🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@rahiabrar8400]

God Bless Palestine

[@Buy-nLarge]

I love rick steves travelling is cool

[@hokejba1]

beautiful video

[@seana.3780]

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.

[@lkay8688]

+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.

[@seana.3780]

+L Kay Thank you for your support.

[@palestinianman2011]

Palestians are 15 million not 12

[@palestinianman2011]

Atleast 30% of Palestinians are Christians and thete is no israel it is Occupied Palestine and your information are totally wrong

[@shailendrapaul9056]

..

[@JosephJLopez-bo3jr]

If a person has God in their life then heaven awaits.

[@bettydsouza4523]

True

[@0BudgetShorts]

Love Palestine from Philippines🇵🇭❤️🇵🇸

[@arulkumar4682]

Will visit in lifetime!

[@srishtiarora3581]

I pray i will go in Bethlehem in my life in the name of jesus.... Hallelujah... Amen

[@fabbypires7941]

Amen

[@GurpreetSingh-ci7vt]

Srishti Arora 8

[@theindianpartner6685]

You are Not allowed.

[@arnaultjsgalate7935]

AMEN sister

[@ashishsingh94368]

Amen

[@amaliaami1751]

I left my heart in Palestine

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Amalia Ami nice

[@SurajSingh-pl6zu]

Amalia Ami I'm Indian hindu wanted to marry christen family

[@Bekltuvanetko]

Heba Ibrahiem 😜

[@srividyavenkat7252]

Whatisthecitynearthebathelaham

[@SurajSingh-pl6zu]

Hugo von Payns will you marry me

[@rrocketman]

Thank you for this

[@NomadAAli]

Beautiful share Rick. Thank you for humanizing the people of Palestine.

[@MarkCartret]

It certainly looks like everyone gets along.

[@suren2313]

God bless Palestinians Greetings from Armenia

[@savitagaikwad3355]

I pray I will go to Bethlehem soon.. Praised the Lord!!

[@gabriyrongpipi9718]

Wow Bethlehem ..,so wonderful.

[@eliazararenthlei3552]

May Jesus bless you all ,Ilove Betlehem

[@Mana94x]

من وجده وجد السعادة ❤️✝️

[@user-jw8vw6tb5m]

انا مسلم

[@user-jw8vw6tb5m]

ابعثلي رقمك اريد اكلمك من سوريا 🇸🇾

[@amratbhaitumbda8347]

A HAPPY CHRISTMAS 🌲🎄

[@amratbhaitumbda8347]

HAPPY CHRISTMAS 🌲🌲🎄

[@princesmeridafairytale6719]

😥😥😥this is a place where my saviour born respect

[@pcgamingonyt5798]

Hey pray for us 🥺

[@DucVietNguyenPhD]

In God We Trust ! May God Bless Humans with peaceful life, care, mutual understanding and live without fears.

[@toqa6735]

Amen

[@SG-tf1fx]

Amen from USA

[@inneken4251]

Nice City, I hope oneday I'll return to Bethlehem.Amen.

[@amratbhaitumbda8347]

A HAPPY CHRISTMAS ⛄🎄

[@casawowa1115]

I hope one Day Palestine is Free. Viva Palestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@danielskomp9072]

O Little Town of Bethlehem How Sad you are to See. Beneath APARTHEIDS walls, You only wanted to be FREE!

[@wafulaelijah260]

So beautiful 💕

[@uncededterritory]

Long live Palestine!

[@amirplayz4675]

@@global.explorer we dont do that here

[@sunduszahoor4187]

May God free Palestine🤲(land of jesus)from tyranny of isreal

[@samsungtabs2108]

Спасибо Вам, интересно было посмотреть и порадоваться за тех счастливчиков, которым Господь позволил приблизиться к его Памятному месту... Всего доброго Вам!

[@anitarosieross5540]

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..

[@amratbhaitumbda8347]

HAPPY CHRISTMAS ⛄🎄⛄

[@napyfoundation6398]

I love the city of Bethlehem.

[@dinamali4406]

seriously want to visit there..

[@yesmyenv8321]

Dina Mali . I also.....

[@rosem5041]

Please do the Palestinians are very kind and hospitable people ✌️

[@acfxcvv4719]

Free Palestine ❤

[@zoyemerson9125]

@@global.explorer Israel Doesn't Exist😊

[@the-unknownone8034]

@@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

[@SantoshKumar-oh5ue]

Thank you sir

[@deepalib3096]

What a magnificent church

[@Yo2023a]

"Our loving JESUS CHRIST was born in Bethlehem."

[@abeyahmed4513]

Jesus dint said i'm god worship me bcs he was missenger of god.

[@thehonesttruth415]

@@abeyahmed4513 people worshipped Jesus in the bible. search for it.

[@Real_Gigachaddi]

@@thehonesttruth415 bible is by god??

[@DarkKnight-wf3po]

@@Real_Gigachaddi was quran made by god?

[@Real_Gigachaddi]

@@DarkKnight-wf3po Quran is the verbatim of god... Is bible verbatim of god?

[@ceciliahuerta1214]

Greetings people ; Wonderful News ; The Lord Jesus Christ is coming in the clouds and every Eye will see Him. ". Amen

[@susanpaulinia2380]

😃😍

[@queenieammudie7956]

So busy little town of Bethlehem.

[@97vigen]

Thanks for sharing

[@besoo.naser9904]

Long live Palestine Free and Independent 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌

[@TV-hw6sf]

We .. love .. palestine "

[@lxl9369]

Global Explorer Sure from HAIFA🇵🇸 to the dead See its PALESTINE !! 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸!!

[@laviodwipazulian8738]

@@global.explorer yes, there is no matter how hard you try to whitewash it.

[@atillatailla7015]

There is no Palestine !!!

[@ahmedsadek9471]

Me love Palestine

[@ina-wx5rm]

@@atillatailla7015 So what? israel? What's that

[@endrunakaharapen389]

I want to go to Betlehem and Jerusalem 🙏🙏

[@aahlstrom93]

Very cool I would like to visit.

[@palestinianman2011]

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

[@andrianhojustin21]

It was beautiful just if Israel stop their occupation to the Palestine. By this video we can see how tolerant and kind they're ❤️

[@mariesfortius8569]

A dream place❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@KanteQuest]

I love this video

[@sudhakarkantharaj2524]

i love it