 Christmas is a special time: the lavishly decorated Christmas tree surrounded with presents, the holly and the ivy, the roaring fire, the stockings hung in anticipation of a visit from Father Christmas, the chance of a kiss under the mistletoe. But what have any of these things got to do with the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem? This light-hearted documentary examines the roots of the traditional elements of the Christmas celebration, with some surprising results. |  This documentary presents a detailed analysis of the evidence and the key issues that surround the location of the tomb of Jesus. It explains the practices and rites of the era in which he lived and tells the story of his last days. Leading theologians and historians bring to life the historical significance of Jerusalem and the life of Jesus himself. |
