Christmas in Israel

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Christmas is the day when Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus with customs such as going to church for Midnight Mass, decorating a Christmas tree, buying presents for friends and families, and enjoying a festive meal together.

In Israel some of the most important ceremonies in the world of Christianity are held. Christmas in Israel is the experience of a lifetime and many Christians come to Israel to participate in these customs and visit sites where Jesus walked.

Many people celebrate Christmas in Israel because of the many churches located there and the festive atmosphere that prevails. Hotels in Israel  ensure that a special holiday meal will be available for their Christian guests. As with Jewish festivals, Christmas is a time full of songs and stories about Jesus and his family.   Although Christmas is a Christian festival, many Israelis enjoy witnessing the festivities by visiting the many churches or holy Christian sites, and enjoying the festival and its customs. There are a few towns in Israel in which there is a higher percentage of Christians among the inhabitants, so you will see Christmas trees everywhere and, on Christmas Eve the streets will empty and everyone gets together for their festive holiday feast.  New Year’s Eve in Israel is celebrated with parties and gourmet restaurant meals.

Christmas comes at the end of the Gregorian year and six days later it is New Year’s Eve. Even in Israel, which observes the Jewish New Year at Rosh Hashana, the Christian New Year is celebrated with parties and gourmet restaurant meals. If you have Christian friends abroad invite them to celebrate Christmas in Israel. Tell them about the amazing experience they will have and about the important churches in the town. You can join them and learn from them more about how they celebrate Christmas in their country, and perhaps the following year you will go to celebrate Christmas with them.

For more information about Christian sites, ceremonies and information about Christmas, check out our Israel travel guide and book your next Christmas holiday in Israel.

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