A Palestinian Christian reads from a prayer book i

A Palestinian Christian reads from a prayer book in the Church of Nativity, traditionally believed to be the birthplace of Jesus, in the West Bank town of Bethlehem, Wednesday Dec. 15, 2004. Bethlehem`s traditional Christmas tree and decorations will adorn the city`s Manger Square where the church is located only a few days before the holiday season, in respect for the 40 day mourning period for late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat . (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)

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