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No Christmas tree in Bethlehem this year amid Israel’s war on Gaza

A total of 253 Palestinians have been killed by Israel’s occupation forces and Jewish settlers in the West Bank since October 7. The birthplace of Jesus, Bethlehem, will go without…

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Qatar’s faithful head to church for Christmas services

The complex is hosting dozens of services in various languages and denominations to accommodate church-goers.

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News

Qatar’s faithful head to church for Christmas services

All photos by Lance Cenar Thousands of Christians in Qatar flocked to the Religious Complex in Mesaimeer yesterday and today for Christmas prayer services. The complex is hosting dozens of services…

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News

Most Qatar hotels postpone Christmas activities until after National Day

The move comes on the heels of a memo from the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), reminding hotels that they must "focus" on celebrations for National Day on Dec. 18.

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Thousands of Qatar Christians flock to church for Christmas (photos)

Despite tight security, the overall mood at the church complex was upbeat and festive, with the faithful wishing each other a blessed holiday as they took selfies, sang Christmas carols and participated in other activities.

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Culture

Qatar nurseries cancel holiday events in response to ministry memo

The circular sent to daycare managers by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MOLSA), highlighted that the "celebration of non-Islamic rituals" is prohibited under Qatari law.

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Life

How – and where – to celebrate Christmas in Qatar

From gingerbread house decorating to meeting Santa to eating brunch and attending church services, there's lots going on around town to help those who celebrate Christmas get into the festive spirit.

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Christmas tree lighting in Qatar: Santa rides in on a camel (photos)

During a ceremony at the Four Seasons Doha yesterday, St. Nick's reindeer came in by kayak, marking the first tree-lighting of the season in Qatar.

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Life
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PHOTOS: Qatar residents mark Christmas 2014 at church

Though security was tight at the entrance as always, church-goers report an upbeat mood, with singing, bake sales and other activities being held inside the massive church complex.

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No Christmas tree in Bethlehem this year amid Israel’s war on Gaza

Qatar’s faithful head to church for Christmas services

Qatar’s faithful head to church for Christmas services

Most Qatar hotels postpone Christmas activities until after National Day

Thousands of Qatar Christians flock to church for Christmas (photos)

Qatar nurseries cancel holiday events in response to ministry memo

How – and where – to celebrate Christmas in Qatar

Christmas tree lighting in Qatar: Santa rides in on a camel (photos)

PHOTOS: Qatar residents mark Christmas 2014 at church

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