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THERE’S a town in Wales that shares its name with Jesus’s birthplace and until recently, it attracted plenty of December visitors thanks to its festive postcode. Set in Carmarthenshire,…

THERE'S a town in Wales that shares its name with Jesus's birthplace and until recently, it attracted plenty of December visitors thanks to its festive postcode.

Set in Carmarthenshire, the tiny Welsh village was a magnet for tourists looking to send their Christmas post with a unique twist.Up until the 19th Century, the village was known as Dyffryn Ceidrich before it changed its name to match that of the chapelChristmas market crowned 'Europe's best' is in one of the cheapest cities

Once the post office closed, the distinctive Bethlehem postmark also disappeared so there was less of a draw for tourists at Christmastime.now has just 150 residents who often gather in the village hall, which is a vital hub for the community.European capital is ultimate cheap city break costing £100pp for ENTIRE weekendOne of those is Melin Tregib, where prices start from £79 per night, based on two people sharing a room.

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