What is Christmas

2023 - 12 - 24

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Bethlehem nearly deserted after Christmas celebrations suspended ... (FRANCE 24)

The normally bustling biblical birthplace of Jesus resembled a ghost town on Sunday, as Christmas Eve celebrations in Bethlehem were called off due to the ...

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Muted Christmas as Palestinian Christians mourn for Gaza (Aljazeera.com)

In Bethlehem and beyond, Christians are gripped this Christmas with helplessness, pain amid Israel's war on Gaza.

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Opinion: In the Holy Land, our somber Christmas is not without hope (Los Angeles Times)

The atrocities in Israel and Gaza make it hard to find joy in the holidays. But there's inspiration in the traumas of Christ's birth.

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Christmas Amidst Genocide (The Wire)

Christmas 2023 is hardly the time to be celebrating when people in the entire Holy Land are suffering severe oppression.

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What does 'peace on earth' mean at Christmas in a world at war? (USA TODAY)

Christmas is not about fake happiness or a plastic smile, nor is it naivete about the presence of evil. It's the beautiful reality of God with us.

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Bethlehem cancels all Christmas festivities in solidarity with the ... (Euronews)

All Christmas festivities have been cancelled in Bethlehem in the West Bank to show solidarity towards the people of Gaza.

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'Jesus in the rubble': Christmas redefined under Israeli war (The New Arab)

As cities around the world celebrate Christmas, Palestinian Christians in the homeland of the Nativity rediscover the meaning of Christmas, amidst Israeli ...

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Chelsea Christmas countdown: Lauren James (Chelsea FC)

With Christmas rapidly approaching, we've spoken to a number of Chelsea players across our men's and women's teams to find out about their favourite holiday ...

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PHOTOS: Fun-Seekers Visit Christmas Village In Abuja (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

They visited the Christmas Village amid the soaring prices of rice, dried beans and other basic foodstuffs, which have left millions in Nigeria facing a ...

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Christmas messages from Dean and Chief Minister (BBC News)

Jersey's Chief Minister Kristina Moore also issued a Christmas message - praising islanders for their resilience in 2023. 'The meaning of joy'. Reverend Keirle ...

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Christmas: Abiodun hails never-say-die spirit of Nigerians (The Punch)

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has urged Christians and Nigerians not to allow the current economic challenges to dampen their spirit, saying that there ...

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Christmas: Be Steadfast, Hopeful Regardless Of Hard Times ... (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

A file photo of the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio. As Christians celebrate Christmas, President of the Senate, Senator ...

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Christmas: Imitate Christ, pray for your leaders โ€“ Speaker Abbas ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for prayers and supplication for Nigeria as Christians celebrate this year's.

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Senator Natasha sends Christmas message to Nigerians (Vanguard)

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district has felicitated with Christian faithful and all Nigerians as ...

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Extend kindness and love to others at Christmas, Fayemi tells ... (TheCable)

Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti state, has urged Nigerians to pray for the country.

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Christmas: Speaker Abbas, Kalu Enjoin Christians To Live In Peace ... (Daily Trust)

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and his Deputy, Benjamin Kalu have enjoined Christians to emulate Jesus Christ, preach and live ...

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Obi tells Nigerians to use Christmas season to appreciate essence ... (Guardian)

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to use the season of Christmas to appreciate God's mercy on them as a ...

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