Bethlehem is an unincorporated community in Henry County, Kentucky, United States.[1] This rural community, formerly known as Mobley Stand, is centered at the intersection of Kentucky Highways 22 and 573.[2] Bethlehem is best known for its annual Living Nativity,[3] celebrated on December 22–25 from 6:30–9:00 pm. The event is a collaborative effort of three local Christian churches (Bethlehem Baptist, Bethlehem Methodist, and Point Pleasant Christian). The Bethlehem post office (ZIP code 40007) offers a special postmark during the Christmas season. Each December, people from many surrounding communities, and occasionally from other states, bring their holiday cards to receive the Bethlehem postmark.[4] In 1996, a segment of the CBS Evening News featured Bethlehem's Christmas traditions. Local and national television and periodicals have also covered this community tradition.[5][6][7]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bethlehem, Kentucky
  2. ↑ The Rand McNally Road Atlas, 2007 Edition, page 43.
  3. ↑ "Kentucky Nativity". The Christian Century. December 27, 2003. Retrieved May 8, 2008.
  4. ↑ Gibson, Jane (December 16, 1990). "Little Town of Bethlehem, KY Has Busy Post Office". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved May 8, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Recreating Christmas in Bethlehem, USA". Beliefnet.com. January 1, 2001.
  6. ↑ "Community of Bethlehem unites to present yearly live Nativity". Kentucky.com. December 25, 2011.
  7. ↑ Wickey, Brandon. "Christmas Greetings". Kentucky Life Program 1024.

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Pronunciation Just like where Jesus was born


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