Thousands enjoy merry Christmas in Bethlehem

Fouad Twal

Adel Hana

Fouad Twal

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal waves to the crowds before Christmas celebrations in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Monday, Dec. 24, 2012.

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