Christian community in Pakistan revels in joy of Christmas with pomp and show

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Christian community in Pakistan revels in joy of Christmas with pomp and show

STORY: Christian community in Pakistan revels in joy of Christmas with pomp and show DATELINE: Dec. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Islamabad CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Christmas decorations at the Christian community in Islamabad STORYLINE: Dressed as Santa Claus in a busy neighborhood of Rawalpindi district on Christmas Eve, 12-year-old Rashid Anwar was in seventh heaven while decorating his street with fairy lights, candles, Christmas wreaths and other exquisite ornaments. "I had been anxiously waiting for Christmas as it is one of the festivals that brings along happiness, peace and contentment, not only for Christians but for all the communities of the country," Anwar told Xinhua gleefully. "My siblings and I have bought new clothes, shoes and toys, and we will be sharing our joy with other children of our area by distributing gifts and food among them," he said, adding that a special feast with a variety of delicious dishes at his place is being organized for friends and fa

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