Christmas gifts from the Holy Land

Christmas celebrations have been cancelled throughout the Holy Land and few pilgrims will be visiting the birthplace of Jesus this year, because of the ongoing war on Gaza and attacks in the West Bank. This means a terrific loss of income for hotels, restaurants and shops especially in Bethlehem and the West Bank. There is still time however, to order Christmas gifts from the Holy Land, from suppliers, and shops in the UK.

Here's a preliminary list. (Please send details of any more you'd like to recommend.)

Aid to the Church in Need Shop
Cards, olive wood rosaries, cribs and other carvings, books and much more.
https://acnuk.org/shop/

Bethlehem Baubles
A social enterprise working with Muslim, Jewish and Christian communities, producing unique handmade Christmas decorations. See: www.bethlehembaubles.com/collections?_kx=HlHjHIRqF6QUbdpAinZAPkJw1BFze2LxBo05BVf2cCY%3D.VwwsBRGet in touch: info@bethlehembaubles.com

Zaytoun
Zaytoun is a social enterprise inspired by a love of Palestinian culture, communities and cuisine. They exist to support Palestinian farmers through fair trade - 100% of their profits are reinvested towards delivering this mission. Products can be ordered online and are also available in many food emporiums. See: https://zaytoun.uk/christmas-shop/

L'Arche
Beautiful handicrafts, toys, clothing and cards made by the L'Arche Community in Bethlehem. See: https://larchebethlehem.org/shop/

Embrace the Middle East
https://shop.embraceme.org/collections/alternative-gifts?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvZrn8_yGgwMVDdvtCh0p4ADfEAAYASACEgK5kfD_BwE

Friends of the Holy Land
Handmade gifts and decorations
www.friendsoftheholyland.org.uk/pages/shop/department/christmas

Cafe Palestina
London-based cafe and shop selling Palestinian food, clothing, jewellery and other gifts.
See: https://cafepalestina.co.uk/c/shop-palestinian-products