Hundreds of people pack outside of the Ascension Thursday for midnight Mass . The church is thought to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ . `` All our hotels are full around Christmastime . Large crowds gathered outside the church -- one of Jerusalem 's most sacred places .
Hundreds of people pack outside of the Ascension Thursday for midnight Mass . The church is thought to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ . Large crowds gathered outside the church -- one of Jerusalem 's most sacred places .