Bethlehem Baubles

Decorations hand made in Palestine from recycled glass

Bethlehem Baubles is all about creating regular employment from the Palestinian glassblowing tradition in Hebron.

Right from the beginning it was important that this became a sustainable project that would provide ongoing income for workers. We have achieved this by changing our designs every year so that loyal customers can add to their Bethlehem Baubles collection.

We are now selling thousands of bauble boxes every year and as you will guess, more baubles = more Palestinian jobs which which the whole purpose of this venture!

In the early days, we faced many challenges not least with packaging. It’s amazing how something so simple can be quite complex to get right. Initial breakages soon became a thing of the past with our new box design that ensures the safe arrival of each bauble. This improvement has been a great success. Shops love the easy display of the boxes and our customers like keeping each bauble safe. They are blown to last and the boxes help that happen.

Most of the glass we use is recycled – we are so pleased with that. Old bottles and window panes are all smashed up to make our decorations which are heavier than other Christmas decorations – they even bounce on carpet!

Over the years, we have gathered together some wonderful supporters who are passionate about helping Palestine – especially right now. With their support, we will keep expanding our reach across the UK, Europe, and the US knowing that every bauble we sell makes a difference to the lives of both Christian and Muslim communities in Palestine.