BETHLEHEM, West Bank, Dec. 24 -- Christians celebrated Bethlehem's merriest Christmas in eight years Wednesday, with hotels booked solid, Manger Square bustling with families and Israeli and Palestinian forces cooperating to make things run smoothly.

Christmas fugitive back in prison (BBC News)

A prisoner who went on the run after being granted Christmas leave returns to jail of his own accord.

Having a very connected Christmas (BBC News)

Regular commentator Bill Thompson discusses how he used social networking sites to stay in touch with friends and family over Christmas

Some Orthodox Christians will celebrate Christmas today (Detroit Free Press)

Some Orthodox Christians will trade that greeting today as they celebrate Christmas in Orthodox churches across metro Detroit. Some Armenians celebrated Christmas on Tuesday, but other Orthodox Christians, though not all, mark it today. Metro Detroit has a significant Orthodox population with roots in Greece, Armenia, Serbia, Egypt and other parts of the Middle East.

Merry Christmas, Marbleheads! (Yahoo! Canada Sports)

A very merry Christmas and happy holidays from The Marbles. Yappers and lurkers alike, I can't thank each of you enough for making us the No. 1 NASCAR blog on the web, and I can't wait to get our second season started! On behalf of the D00D, Johnny Jimson, Rainbow, Baby Logano and all the other creations of this place, here's hoping the holidays are enjoyable for you and yours. And if anybody ...