SW News: Birthplace of Jesus Christ, Bethlehem  is getting ready to celebrate Christmas. Everywhere we could see bright lights and other decorations. Christian pilgrims will also get the chance to travel from Jerusalem to Bethlehem using a free shuttle service offered by the government ministry on Christmas eve and Christmas Day. The annual Christmas tree lightening was joyfully witnessed by hundreds of people earlier this month. The celebration was held in front of the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born. According to Israel’s Tourism Ministry, 55 percent of all tourists who visited Israel in 2019 were Christian and more Christians are expected to visit Israel during December and January.