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Violent clashes between Palestinians and Israelis in the city of Bethlehem has caused the cancellation of Christmas eve festivities. The high point, a concert of choirs from around the world, has also been dropped. Although tourism has come to a standstill, nuns continue to pray in the grotto of the Nativity Church in the historic town.