Why is Bethlehem called the "Christmas City"?

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What makes Bethlehem the Christmas City? Is it because Jesus was born there or because it's considered t be part of the holy land?

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Carmen Slabbert

Friday, September 17, 2021

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In America is a little town called Bethlehem in the state of Pennsylvania. In 1937 Count Nicholas von Zinzendorf renamed this town the Christmas City. This town Bethlehem, should not be confused with Bethlehem, located in Israel, which is known as the town where Jesus was born.

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