Peace on Earth and Mercy Mild: Syria’s Christians Gear Up for Christmas Holiday – Photos, Videos

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Over the past decade, Syria’s Christians, who make up about ten percent of the Arab Republic’s population, have defiantly continued to celebrate their most important holiday, notwithstanding the threat of war and physical extermination by foreign-backed jihadist groups.

Syria’s Christian communities are busy decking the halls with Christmas cheer, with various denominations ranging from Eastern and Syriac Orthodox to Catholics and Protestants in cities big and small stringing up lights, donning Santa costumes, and showing all-round merriment as they prepare for the holiday.

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