Christmas, Hanukkah festivities slowly return to Holy Land amid shaky ceasefire

After two years of war and heartbreak, the ceasefire — despite violations — has given some hope that the war will end in the foreseeable future. While residents recognize hostilities could escalate, the atmosphere in Jerusalem and Bethlehem is palpably more festive for the holidays this year, with a full schedule of public holiday bazaars, concerts and events.

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