Xmas in Syria: Festive Spirit in Damascus Despite Ongoing War

Revelers celebrate Christmas in Damascus, Syria.

Despite the unstable situation in the country, the Christmas festivities in Damascus are in full swing.

Many of the Damascus residents celebrated Christmas Eve in the city streets together with their children.

Some of the revelers even dressed up as Santa Clause.

Some revelers also wore non-Christmas-themed costumes.

Children pose for a photograph together with a man dressed as Santa Clause during Christmas celebrations in Damascus.

Residents of Damascus celebrating Christmas in the city streets.

Children in one of Damascus’ churches on Christmas.

Costumed children take part in Christmas festivities in Damascus.

Residents of Damascus celebrating Christmas in the city streets.

Children bearing a portrait of Syrian President Bashar Assad take part in Christmas festivities in Damascus.