By Ewelina Lepionko
This year's Christmas in Syria is a reminder of the Christain holy festivities before war.
It is heartwarming with people peacefully partaking in early Christmas celebrations with singing carols in Damascus.
For the first time in over 7 years, residents of Syria’s Damascus can celebrate Christmas in their capital city without the fear of terrorism that loomed all over the country.
People dressed as Santa Claus gather around a Christmas tree in the capital' central neighbourhood of Qassaa to celebrate.
The biggest Christmas tree in Damascus, standing over 30 meters tall, was lit up at Abbasiya Square as part of a festivities organized by the Action Project to celebrate Christmas and the New-Year.
As Christmas and the New Year approach, Syrians in Damascus shopped for gifts, candies and decorations at marketplaces.
