AFP Daily Mail Crowds gathered in Bethlehem Saturday for Christmas Eve celebrations ahead of midnight mass at the spot where Christians believe Jesus was born, with more visitors expected than in 2015 due to a drop in violence. Dozens of Palestinians and tourists flocked to Manger Square, near the Church of the Nativity, built over … Continued
An Armenian Christian clergyman dusts a column in the Church of the Nativity, marking believed location of the birth of Jesus, in Bethlehem. By Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian The Washington Post This week, Christmas pageants across the country will reenact the scenes of the nativity; carolers will sing the beloved hymn, “O Little Town of Bethlehem”; and millions … Continued
By Fiona Keating International Business Times Israeli border guards launched a tear gas attack at Palestinian protesters clad in Father Christmas outfits in a tense skirmish at the separation wall that runs through the West Bank on 24 December. One demonstrator wearing the traditional red-and-white Christmas outfit was pictured lobbing a tear gas canister back at … Continued
By Neda Ulaby NPR For many American Jews, Christmas Day means Chinese food and movies. But how do American Muslims spend their time on Christmas? Jesus is also revered as a prophet in Islam. “Muslims and Christians believe that Jesus is the only messiah,” explains Hisham Mahmoud, an Arabic teacher at Harvard University. He points out … Continued
COURTESY OF CHANDNI SHAHPARA MALIK Come Dec. 25, many Muslims are going to be having themselves, “a merry little Christmas!” Dean Obeidallah The Huffington Post I come from an interfaith family ― my mother is Christian and my late father was Muslim. Growing up, we celebrated both Muslim and Christian holidays. And Christmas was … Continued
By Mai Abdul Rahman The American Palestinian Women’s Association (APWA) On Christmas Day, worshipers across this country will hold bibles that bear the faithful diligence of the forefathers of present day Palestinian Christians; and Protestant and Catholic clerics will display the ecclesiastical vestments that invoke Palestinian traditional dalmatic embroidery. This Christmas, pastors will quote the scripture that was … Continued
BY: Weam Namou/Ambassador Blogger The government of Iraq declared Christmas an official holiday for the first time in 2008, but for the last several years, Iraqi Christians celebrated it quietly and somberly. Families would attend church, but they would not put up Christmas trees or host happy gatherings. The lack of festivities correlates with the … Continued
BY: Habeeb Salloum/Contributing writer The snow storm was in its fury as I played with my siblings thinking of Christmas a week away to come. It was in the early 1930s during my youth when I thought of all the goodies that Santa Claus would bring. In my world of fantasy, Santa Claus with his … Continued
Blanched almonds and pistachios are layered over a dusting of finely chopped coconut in this meghli. (Amy E. Robertson) By Amy E. Robertson NPR Located at a crossroads between East and West, Lebanon’s culinary traditions have been influenced by Syria, Turkey and even France. The country’s international character helps explain why bûche de Noël (yule log cake) … Continued
By Asmaa Elkhaldi Walking along the streets of Gaza City, I’m fascinated by the twinkling red lights, decorated trees, Santa Claus costumes and Christmas gifts. Christmas is here and Christians are busily preparing by passionately decorating everything with shimmering accessories. Welcoming this special event, they spread a wonderful table and share their food and … Continued
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