Christmas celebrations take different turn in era of Covid-19

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on Christmas eve (Vincenzo Pinto/Pool Photo via AP)

Coronavirus has led to Christmas in 2020 taking on a different appearance around the world – from subdued scenes in Bethlehem to an early start to Midnight Mass.

A strict lockdown dampened celebrations in the traditional birthplace of Jesus in the West Bank with few worshippers on hand to see marching bands.