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Israel: Spending Christmas and New Year in Israel will definitely be a fruitful event. There is nothing quite like the feeling of celebrating these two joyous seasons in the Holy Land. During Christmas Eve, natives and visitors crowd various churches in the country such as the Church of Nativity. It has been said that Jesus was born in that area that is why the Church of Nativity is beautifully decorated with flags and ornaments during the Christmas Season. Tourists also come to see the annual procession in the country. Here they see horsemen and police mounted on horses as they lead the parade. They are followed by other horsemen who carry the cross and the church men and government officials follow. This is one way on how the people of Israel remember Jesus Christ. Most people from far and near also visit Bethlehem which is known to be the birthplace of Jesus. Almost all houses are also decorated with the manger scene. Christmas Eve services usually begin at the Shepherds? Field and then they move on to the church. Since the church can only accommodate a few hundred people, the service is broadcast outside in the Manger Square and is also seen on television. New Year in Israel is also celebrated but it is not as festive as Christmas is in the country. Some celebrations during the New Year include The Feast of Trumpets and the Feasts of Moses. The Feast of Trumpets ushers in Israel?s civil year and it is usually celebrated for two days. Here, over 90 trumpets are blown and more trumpets are heard during the climax of the celebration. The Feast of Moses on the other hand, includes 7 other feasts such as the Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread that take place during the Hebrew Calendar Year. Overall, Christmas and New Year in Israel will surely include discovering of ancient cities, looking at spectacular views, going to the famous Dead Sea and shopping at the countries bustling bazaars.