Tel Aviv celebrates holiday season with a jolly contest; in Jerusalem, city's 'official' Santa heads to Dead Sea for some relaxation

Premier says holiday wish for 'peace on earth' manifesting in Middle East with agreements between Israel and UAE, Bahrain, Sudan and Morocco

While lack of visitors has been devastating for trade, it has also created a rare chance for solemn worship, says holy city's parish priest

Trees, ornaments and Santa Claus outfits seen in stores, an unthinkable reality just several years ago, as crown prince's pledge for a more 'open, moderate Islam' becomes a reality

Saleem and Nabil Abboud Ashkar discovered music on a second-hand piano; now they're creating generations of classical musicians in their Galilean hometown

An array of Hanukkah- and Christmas-themed walks, talks and meals during the Winter Festival, December 17-19

Pandemic-friendly activities to mark the eight-day festival of lights include daytime strolls, nighttime lights, crafts and of course -- digital entertainment

At ceremony, PA premier vows to combat Israeli settlement-building, reconcile with rival Hamas

With tourists barred and PA imposing nightly curfew to curb mounting infections, Jesus' birthplace set for massively scaled-down celebrations

For decades, people for and against a pre-Christmas tradition involving Santa's helper 'Black Pete' have waged a holiday war. The museum seeks to set the historical record straight