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'If the gov't won't protect us, we will leave': Syrian Christians protest burning of Christmas tree

Protesters held crosses and the new national flag of Syria as they called for an end to "injustice and sectarianism against Christians."

 People carry crosses next to a flag adopted by the new Syrian rulers, during a protest against the burning of the Christmas tree in Hama, in Damascus, Syria December 24, 2024.
A person dressed as the Grinch poses for a photo, during Christmas season in Santiago, Chile, December 20, 2023.

Officer Grinch gives speeding drivers in Florida a choice: a fine or an onion

 SOUVENIR SHOPS around Manger Square in Bethlehem are shuttered, earlier this month.

Christians everywhere should protest persecution in Middle East, Asia, Africa - opinion

 A monk stands inside the Church of the Nativity on the day of the launch of the beginning of the Christmas season, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, in Bethlehem in the West Bank, December 2, 2023.

No Christmas tree in Bethlehem as holiday pared down over Gaza war


President Herzog lights Christmas tree in Jaffa with Christian community

Along with being given the honor of lighting the Christmas tree, Herzog also met with prominent members of the Christian community of Jaffa.

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog, retired Supreme Court Justice George Kara and Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai lit the Christmas tree with members of the Jaffa Christian community (December 21, 2022).

The little-known Jewish origins of Boston’s annual Christmas tree tradition

The Canadian province has been sending a Christmas tree to Boston as a measure of enduring gratitude for events that date back more than a century.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG and his wife, Michal, pose in front of what is believed to be the biggest Christmas tree in the Middle East during their visit to Nazareth.

Inside the latest fight over holidays in US public schools

A Jewish parent found what she thought was clear evidence of favoritism when an outdoor Christmas tree lighting was planned at the school, located in Carmel, California.

 Shel Lyons, a parent at Carmel River School in northern California, sued the school Dec. 7, 2021, after it refused to allow an inflatable menorah (left) at an event centered around the school's "holiday tree" (right). The lawsuit was quickly dismissed.

Muslim MK Ayman Odeh puts up Christmas tree in Knesset

“Christmas is part of the culture of people born in this country,” Odeh said.

 Christmas tree in the Knesset.

KKL-KNF spreads holiday cheer to Christians across Israel

KKL-JNF distributed Christmas trees to organizations across Israel on Tuesday.

 KKL-JNF distribution of Christmas trees to Christian organizations across Israel, December 14, 2021.

Police arrest three culprits who burned down Christmas trees in Sakhnin

Joint List leader Ayman Odeh condemned the incident, calling it a "despicable act that attacks the Charismas spirit an the spirit of unity in the Arab society" in Israel.

Palestinians light Christmas tree in Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, November 30, 2019

For former Soviet Union Jews, NYE always involves a Christmas-style tree

“But we’re Jewish, so why do we have a Christmas tree?” I recall thinking.

A yolka tree in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia (Yelena VereshchakaTASS via Getty Images)

Christmas comes early for some Israeli residents

Those looking to grab some Christmas cheer should be aware that only those Christians with Old City residency are eligible to receive a tree.

A CHRISTMAS TREE stands at Mar Elias Church for the Christmas-Suta festival

Uproar in Ashdod as mayor attacks mall for Christmas tree display

On Monday, a few days after the placement of the tree, a menorah was added to the display.

A man dressed as Santa Claus gestures in front of a Christmas tree

Muslim boxer threatened after posting photo with Christmas tree

One respondent wrote that he wants to kill the Muslim athlete and his family for betraying his faith.

Boxer Amir Khan