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CHRISTMAS IN BETHLEHEM

Millions of Christians around the world make a pilgrimage to the HOLY LAND to visit BETHLEHEM. During the month of December BETHLEHEM is filled with CHRISTMAS wonder and there's no better place to celebrate midnight mass than at Church of Saint Catherine.Some sights to see in Bethlehem are The Old City, The Mosque of Omar, Rachael's Tomb, The Shepherd's Fields, and Solomon's Pools. The top attraction however is the Church of the Nativity in Manger Square. It's one of the oldest churches in the world. Adjacent to the Church of the Nativity is the Church of Saint Catherine. This is where the Grotto of the Nativity is located. The Grotto of the Nativity marks the traditional spot of the birthplace of Jesus Christ by the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Church of Saint Catherine is the site of the yearly midnight mass broadcast around the world. CHRISTMAS in BETHLEHEM in December is a very uplifting and spiritual experience. With so many accommodations to choose fro

INDIA; Yours to Discover

                                                       J aipur, INDIA There are so many fascinating things about INDIA that it would take several pages to fit it all in. Below is just a short description about one of the oldest countries in the world. INDIA; It's yours to discover. Ayurveda (the earliest school of medicine) comes from India  India is the worlds largest and oldest continuous civilization. The capital of India is New Delhi. The official language of India is Hindi. India is the second most populated country in the world. The Ganges River is India's holiest river. It is known for spiritual purification by the Hindus. India has more post offices than any other country. India got its independence in 1947. The premium lager beer "1947" is a celebration beer. Algebra, Caculus, and Trigonometry originated in India. The Sanskirt language (Mother of European languages) comes from India. Yoga has its origins in India and yoga which co