The first of more than 3,000 Christian clergymen and pilgrims to participate in Christmas celebrations throughout Israel, began arriving here today. The Jewish National Fund has begun distributing Christmas trees free of charge to all major Christian organizations and institutions as well as to foreign embassies and legations and United Nations missions.
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