Ancient Art Form Since the Crusades
At Star of Bethlehem, we carry a wonderful variety of unique, handcrafted religious and gift items. Our Olive wood gifts are handcrafted by local artisans in shops across the region – an ancient art form that dates back to the time of the Crusades.
NEW PRODUCTS
Every two years the olive trees are pruned so that they bear fruit. These hand carved masterpieces are made by Christian craftsman living in Bethlehem working with the branches produced by the pruning’s. Here are the latest beautiful gifts!
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Faceless Holy Family with Staff
$60.00The Holy Family consists of the Child Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph. Veneration of the Holy Family was formally begun in the 17th century by Saint François de…
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Holy Family with Lantern
$60.00The Holy Family consists of the Child Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph. Veneration of the Holy Family was formally begun in the 17th century by Saint François de…
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Detailed Fly Into Egpyt
$95.00TEMPRORY OUT OF STOCK When the Magi came in search of Jesus, they went to Herod the Great in Jerusalem to ask where to find…
Hand Crafted
MY TRAVELS
For years we have traveled to and from Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Judea, and the United States – in pursuit of the finest handcrafts. Visit our blog and discover the ins and outs of several Middle Eastern cities and towns.
This Unique Natural Cave Shape Nativity set with the 3…
To prepare for the upcoming Holiday Season, we recently visited…