On Christmas Day, families around the world celebrated the holiday with traditions both ancient and new. In Bethlehem, a nativity scene honoring the victims in Gaza was placed in Manger Square, near the Nativity Church. The war in Gaza has been ongoing since 2014, causing immense suffering for the people of Gaza and a looming humanitarian crisis in the region. The Christmas season is a time of joy and celebration, but this year, the holiday was marked by the tragedy of war and the suffering of innocent people.