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Assumption of Mary

First celebrated in Palestine, the oldest feast for the mother of Jesus Christ is the Assumption of Mary. Commemorating her

The Holy Land is home to the special and exclusive breed of the family Nectariniidae—the Palestine Sunbird. It’s a passerine

Also known as the Great Lavra of St. Saba, this Greek Orthodox monastery is located east of Bethlehem and overlooks the

The olive tree is the national symbol of the Palestinians. Resilient and steadfast, the olive trees have always been a part

Palestinians strongly began to assert their Palestinian identity as far back as the 1930s. The following is a noteworthy

Innovation was key for three young Palestinian girls who won a special award in the prestigious Intel Science and Engineering

When Britain colonized Palestine in the early 20th century, the bagpipes were a positive feature left behind. The British

While resources are limited for Palestinian youth looking to cultivate their talents in drama and music, important steps have