A Christian pilgrim kisses a picture hanging inside the grotto of the Church of the Nativity, the traditionally accepted birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Dec. 15, 2013. Christian pilgrims are preparing to gather in the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ in the West Bank to celebrate Christmas. (Xinhua/Luay Sababa)

A Christian pilgrim lights up candles inside the Church of the Nativity, the traditionally accepted birthplace of Jesus Christ, in the West Bank city of Bethlehem on Dec. 15, 2013. Christian pilgrims are preparing to gather in the traditional birthplace of Jesus Christ in the West Bank to celebrate Christmas. (Xinhua/Luay Sababa)