Christmas celebrates the birth of Christ when God was born into the world in human form. The season of Christmas officially begins on 25 December, Christmas Day, and continues through to 5 January. However, celebrations usually begin on Christmas Eve or even before.
Christmas Lessons & Carols
This special musical service is generally held at 8 pm on the Sunday before Christmas Day, and is an occasion which draws many visitors. Although there is sometimes a special focus on songs from a particular country, familiar carols are always included.
Christmas Eve
On the evening of 24 December there are two services:
- At 7pm there is a special presentation by the Sunday school children.
- A Carol Service takes place at 9pm.
Christmas Day
On Christmas Day, 25 December, the one worship service is held at 9:30am.
Read more
- Information about Bethlehem's Christmas tree decorations
- About the Christmas paraments
- Our list of Christmas resources from around the world
- A list of Christmas stories