NatalieTonight I was fascinated to see the whole Manger Square in Bethlehem full of people, especially women and children, from Ethiopia. I have never witnessed Orthodox Christmas before; the sounds around the Church of Nativity this evening were just wonderful. Reminded me of rituals and chants from West Africa, with which I am somewhat familiar. Absolutely fascinating.
Unfortunately, I had forgotten my cell phone, but professional photographers (here Nasser Nasser, AFP) may capture the impressions better anyway.
