🇸🇾 - Signs of Christmas decorations being put up in the Syrian capital, Damascus.
In Damascus, it's not only Christians that celebrate Damascus but other sects as well. Crosses and icons are also regularly sold in markets. Despite demographic changes, the Christian identity of the city isn't going anytime soon.
🇸🇾 - Signs of Christmas decorations being put up in the Syrian capital, Damascus.
In Damascus, it's not only Christians that celebrate Damascus but other sects as well. Crosses and icons are also regularly sold in markets. Despite demographic changes, the Christian identity of the city isn't going anytime soon.
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