Musical ‘miracle’ in Bethlehem
By Nestor U. Torre
Thanks to the readers who’ve expressed their appreciation for our recent “inspirational” article on Mitch Valdes’ unique Christmas show at Bethlehem’s Manger Square last Dec. 22.

Thanks to the readers who’ve expressed their appreciation for our recent “inspirational” article on Mitch Valdes’ unique Christmas show at Bethlehem’s Manger Square last Dec. 22.

All of a sudden, it was the perfect night for Mitch Valdes to stage a pre-Christmas concert—right at Bethlehem’s Manger Square, where, according to tradition, Jesus was born 2,000 years ago.

To most of her admirers, Mitch Valdes will always be a comedienne. But, she doesn’t really think of herself as such: “I just have a funny outlook in life,” she observes. When she was in high school, she would entertain her classmates during recess. She shares, “I wasn’t aware of my sense of humor—it just [...]