Location of Christmas story in modern context
Nowadays, the location of the Christmas story still centers around Bethlehem conceptually. But in practice, it can be found in every place where Christmas is celebrated. For example, in big cities like New York, there are huge Christmas trees and nativity displays which are inspired by the original Bethlehem location. Additionally, in small towns and villages across Europe and the Americas, local churches and community centers are places that bring the Christmas story to life, with their own interpretations of the Bethlehem setting.
In the modern context, while the origin of the Christmas story is in Bethlehem, the story has spread far and wide. The location can be considered as any place where people celebrate Christmas. In shopping malls during the Christmas season, we can see Santa Claus and Christmas decorations which are related to the story in a way. Museums may also hold exhibitions about the Christmas story and its Bethlehem location. And of course, homes where families gather to celebrate Christmas are also a kind of 'location' for the Christmas story as they retell it to the younger generations.