For some Jews visiting the northern Arab-Israeli city, traveling abroad has whetted their appetites for the Christmas cookies and carols now easily found closer to home

In Christmas report, Central Bureau of Statistics says there are 177,000 Christians in the country, 77.5% of whom are Arabs; over 70% achieve college-entry matriculation grades

City's music school, Polyphony Nazareth, brings together Jews and Arabs through musical education

Residents vote to rename northern city to Nof Hagalil after push by new mayor, who says community needs 'independent identity'