10 DEC: #ChristmasStories from the Middle East - Yolande Knell, BBC Middle East Correspondent - “These cheerful, golden Christmas lights are displayed along the length of Star Street in the Old City of Bethlehem. This narrow road leading to Manger Square is part of the traditional pilgrimage route to the Nativity Church, recognised as part of a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is believed to be the way that Joseph and Mary entered the city before Jesus was born. Nowadays the depressed economic situation in Bethlehem means many shops along this road remain closed.” Photo: Yolande Knell /BBC #ChristmasStories #BBCMiddleEast @BBCNews by bbcnews