Outside in Manger Square, the atmosphere was festive.

在教堂外面的马槽广场上到处洋溢着节日气氛。

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Pilgrims, many of whom visit the city every year at this time, packed Manger Square outside the church in anticipation of the patriarch's arrival.

朝圣者中有许多人每年都来到这里，他们聚在教堂外的马槽广场上等待着主教到来。

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there aren't even words to describe it." Outside in Manger Square, the atmosphere was festive.

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Manger Square was decked out with Christmas trees and lights and Palestinian flags.

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Earlier, as Palestinian bands played marching songs, thousands of people - mainly Palestinians but some foreign pilgrims as well - filled Manger Square for a plaque-unveiling ceremony.

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