Work goes on at Bethlehem's historic sites.

伯利的历史遗迹仍在施工。

The number of visitors to Bethlehem has been rising.

伯利的游客数量一直呈上。

Christians in Bethlehem greeted the Christmas with prayers, music and family entertainment.

伯利的基督徒用祈祷、音乐和家庭娱乐来迎接圣诞节。

The wooden relic arrived back in Bethlehem last week from Rome.

这个木制遗物上周从罗马被运回伯利。

The troops clashed with Palestinian protesters in Bethlehem on the west bank.

在约旦河西岸的伯利，巴勒斯坦抗议者与以军发生了冲突。

At the very top sits a bright star, to represent the Star of Bethlehem.

在树的最顶端，有一颗明亮的星星，代表伯利（耶稣的诞生地）的星星。

We remember the birth of Jesus Christ whose only sanctuary was a stable in Bethlehem.

我们犹记耶稣基督的诞生。他唯一的庇护之所，只是位于伯利的简陋马厩。

Could this big, bright ball of weather have been the Star of Bethlehem?

这个巨大明亮的大气球会是伯利之星吗？

Meanwhile pilgrims from around the world have gathered in Bethlehem for Christmas celebrations.

同时，世界各地的朝圣者聚集在伯利，庆祝圣诞节。

From Bethlehem to the Philippines, worshipers attended scaled-down services, seated sparsely and wearing masks.

从伯利律宾，朝拜者都参加了规模缩小的仪式，稀疏地坐着，戴着口罩。

Bethlehem, in the Israeli occupied West Bank, is hosting celebrations to mark Christmas Eve.

以色列占领的约旦河西岸的伯利正在举办平安夜庆祝活动。

In Bethlehem is Rachel's tomb. Further north Inovalis is the tomb of Joseph.

拉结的坟墓坐落于伯利。更北边的伊诺瓦利斯则是约瑟夫的坟址。

Stephen was born while his father was on duty at the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, iron factory.

斯蒂芬出生时，他的父亲在宾夕法尼亚州伯利的刚铁厂值班。

Fewer pilgrims than usual have attended Christmas celebrations in Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank.

来被占领区约旦西岸参与伯利圣诞庆祝活动的朝圣者比平常更少。

To Shaheen, sahlab embodies Christmas in Bethlehem, where much of her mother's family still resides.

对夏欣来说，sahlab 象征着伯利的圣诞节，她母亲的许多家人仍然居住在那里。

Israeli Defence Forces says it targeted what it called“terror sites”.Yolande Knell reports from Bethlehem.

以色列国防部队称其目标是所谓的“恐怖据点”。Yolande Knell在伯利报道。

2,000 years ago when Jesus was born there was no room at the inn in Bethlehem.

2000年前，耶稣出生时，伯利的客栈里没有房间。

Yes. Earlier today, I visited the fanciest hotel in Bethlehem, it just won an international award.

对。今天早些时候，我去了伯利最高档的酒店，这座酒店刚刚赢得了国际大奖。

Well, Christmas Eve is an important day there naturally. What's it like right now in Bethlehem?

对伯利来说，平安夜自然是重要的日子。现在伯利的情况怎么样？

In Bethlehem, sahlab represents a spirit of celebration that transcends religion.

在伯利，sahlab 代表着一种超越宗教的庆祝精神。