Levantine Cuisine for Xmas Dinner (Bethlehem is in the Levant)

I've never hosted a Christmas Dinner before because I was either not here or too busy with my own daughters, but this year I'm playing second fiddle to one daughter's boyfriend and the other daughter's broken ankle! There aren't many restaurants open on the 25th, but this one is and the food looks amazing! I already have some other international friends attending who aren't Internations members, but it would be fun to get everyone together. So if you're the one holding dwon the fort while your colleagues are on holiday or saving your vacation days for another time of year or maybe your plans just fell through, please come and join us!