“O Little Town of Bethlehem" examines the military realities embedded in the Advent narrative, from Bethlehem's meaning as "house of the fighter" to Mary and Joshua’s status as military dependents in Galilee—a region marked by its garrison history and social stigma within Israel. This study recovers the overlooked martial context of Christ's birth, inviting military families and civilian allies to see their own experiences reflected in the circumstances surrounding the Incarnation.