But that was not the end for the Christmas card association. "The village decided the Bethlehem stamp was a tradition they didn't want to let go so the people of Bethlehem created a stamp," said Nia.

Christmas cards frequently show a star directly above a thatched stable in Bethlehem — often unrealistically close, creating what would surely be a fire hazard. In the carol "We Three Kings ...

The star is mentioned twice, and the text implies the first sighting was at the time of Jesus's birth.

A little over 500 feet away is the Bethlehem Post Office, which, of course sees lots of extra traffic at this time of year — people enjoy getting their Christmas cards postmarked from ...