it is already christmas day in beth los angele bethlehem, tf people from around the world have garth toerdebrate the birth of jesus as nick reports, many of the faithful were on hand for midnight mass at the church of the native at this. >> reporter: thousands of pill grahams from all over the world have flocked to that church behind me. it's actually the largest turn out in decades, that's boosting hopes for peace here in this holy city in this little town of bethlehem. here in bethlehem, a solemn celebration of one of christianity's most sacred moments. traditional holtz of birth of jesus took place below this church in the early hours of december 25th. so after 12:00, the sounds of mid night mass filled st. katherine's chapel. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: holland tingeses, pilgrims, pal still vinnie christians all marking christ's sacrifices and playing for pea peace. >> hope for your homelands and families through the new year. >> reporter: the jerusalem arch wish oven who is jordanian blessed the crowd in six lang wins, telling pal stun wednesday to stoppage fighting, praying for all in the holy