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Santa Dog Walk - Budapest

Participants walk with their dogs during an annual "Santa Dog Walk" event at the City Park in Budapest, Hungary on December 6, 2025. The Christmas-themed event brings together dog owners from across the city for a seasonal walk, promoting responsible pet ownership and encouraging outdoor activities for families and their pets. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Dog Walk - Budapest

Participants walk with their dogs during an annual "Santa Dog Walk" event at the City Park in Budapest, Hungary on December 6, 2025. The Christmas-themed event brings together dog owners from across the city for a seasonal walk, promoting responsible pet ownership and encouraging outdoor activities for families and their pets. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Dog Walk - Budapest

A dog participates in an annual "Santa Dog Walk" event at the City Park in Budapest, Hungary on December 6, 2025. The Christmas-themed event brings together dog owners from across the city for a seasonal walk, promoting responsible pet ownership and encouraging outdoor activities for families and their pets. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Dog Walk - Budapest

A dog and its owner participate in an annual "Santa Dog Walk" event at the City Park in Budapest, Hungary on December 6, 2025. The Christmas-themed event brings together dog owners from across the city for a seasonal walk, promoting responsible pet ownership and encouraging outdoor activities for families and their pets. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Dog Walk - Budapest

Participants walk with their dogs during an annual "Santa Dog Walk" event at the City Park in Budapest, Hungary on December 6, 2025. The Christmas-themed event brings together dog owners from across the city for a seasonal walk, promoting responsible pet ownership and encouraging outdoor activities for families and their pets. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Dog Walk - Budapest

A dog participates in an annual "Santa Dog Walk" event at the City Park in Budapest, Hungary on December 6, 2025. The Christmas-themed event brings together dog owners from across the city for a seasonal walk, promoting responsible pet ownership and encouraging outdoor activities for families and their pets. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Dog Walk - Budapest

Participants walk with their dog during an annual "Santa Dog Walk" event at the City Park in Budapest, Hungary on December 6, 2025. The Christmas-themed event brings together dog owners from across the city for a seasonal walk, promoting responsible pet ownership and encouraging outdoor activities for families and their pets. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Dog Walk - Budapest

A dog participates in an annual "Santa Dog Walk" event in the City Park in Budapest, Hungary on December 6, 2025. The Christmas-themed event brings together dog owners from across the city for a seasonal walk, promoting responsible pet ownership and encouraging outdoor activities for families and their pets. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Dog Walk - Budapest

A dog participates in an annual "Santa Dog Walk" event at the City Park in Budapest, Hungary on December 6, 2025. The Christmas-themed event brings together dog owners from across the city for a seasonal walk, promoting responsible pet ownership and encouraging outdoor activities for families and their pets. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Dog Walk - Budapest

Participants walk with their dogs during an annual "Santa Dog Walk" event at the City Park in Budapest, Hungary on December 6, 2025. The Christmas-themed event brings together dog owners from across the city for a seasonal walk, promoting responsible pet ownership and encouraging outdoor activities for families and their pets. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Clauses Parade on Paddleboards - Strasbourg

A group of Santa Clauses parade along Strasbourg's rivers on paddleboats, passing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. During the Christmas market, many activities punctuate this festive period in the Alsatian capital. December 7, 2024, Strasbourg Northeastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

Two women visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

People visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

People visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

People visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

People visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

People visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

People visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

People visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

People visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

People pray at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

An interior view of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

People pray at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

People pray at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

People pray at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas Celebrations Canceled - Jerusalem

A woman visits the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Church of the Resurrection) on December 14, 2023, in Jerusalem, Israel. In solidarity with the suffering in Gaza due to the Israel-Hamas war, last week Christian leaders and municipal authorities in the West Bank city decided to cancel all public festivities. For the first time since modern celebrations began, the birthplace of Jesus will not decorate the Manger Square tree. It is “not appropriate,” stated local authorities. But the Bethlehem decision is only the most recent. One week earlier, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem asked Christians in the Holy Land to refrain from “unnecessarily festive” Christmas activities. Catholic churches in Galilee requested the same, as did the Council of Local Evangelical Churches in the Holy Land. Photo by Latifeh Abdellatif/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM