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Christmas and New Year in Syria after fall of Assad
Bab Touma's Dandana Cafe is fully decked out for the season [Ali Haj Suleiman/Al Jazeera]
Christmas and New Year in Syria after fall of Assad
A green, white and black flag adorns the walls of the ancient Bab Touma gate. [Ali Haj Suleiman/Al Jazeera]
Christmas and New Year in Syria after fall of Assad
Olga started offering to deliver these kits to people who were still afraid to go out. Things have changed since then, she says, but the kits are still selling. [Ali Haj Suleiman/Al Jazeera]
Christmas and New Year in Syria after fall of Assad
"After 14 years of war, I hope the coming year brings us peace, love, and the chance to live with dignity," Olga al-Muuti, shown here in her shop, said. [Ali Haj Suleiman/Al Jazeera]
Christmas and New Year in Syria after fall of Assad
A shop selling Christmassy decorations in Bab Sharqi, Old City of Damascus. [Ali Haj Suleiman/Al Jazeera]
Christmas and New Year in Syria after fall of Assad
Qishleh Cafe's small handicrafts shop is completely dedicated to Christmas. In Qishleh, Old City of Damascus. [Ali Haj Suleiman/Al Jazeera]
Christmas and New Year in Syria after fall of Assad
A festive air permeated the alleyways of the Old City. [Ali Haj Suleiman/Al Jazeera]
Christmas and New Year in Syria after fall of Assad
"I'm sure that we, as Syrians of all backgrounds, can prove to the world that we are a people who love peace," Carol al-Sahhaf said. [Ali Haj Suleiman/Al Jazeera]
Christmas and New Year in Syria after fall of Assad
Qishleh Cafe is buzzing every night as people like Carol al-Sahhaf come out to meet their friends and celebrate their hopes for the future. [Ali Haj Suleiman/Al Jazeera]
Christmas and New Year in Syria after fall of Assad
Rawad Diop was just plain happy when he spoke to Al Jazeera. Shown here in Awraq al-Zaman in Bab Touma, Old City of Damascus. [Ali Haj Suleiman/Al Jazeera]
Christmas and New Year in Syria after fall of Assad
Duroub al-Hawa's Christmas display beckons passers-by into the restaurant. In Bab Touma, Old City of Damascus. [Ali Haj Suleiman/Al Jazeera]
Christmas and New Year in Syria after fall of Assad
Outside Duroub al-Hawa, on Nahawi Alley, lights add to the festive mood. [Ali Haj Suleiman/Al Jazeera]
Christmas and New Year in Syria after fall of Assad
Admiring the lights as he strolled around his neighbourhood with two friends was Akop Safarian, 72, bundled up against the chilly night air and full of cheer.[Ali Haj Suleiman/Al Jazeera]
Christmas and New Year in Syria after fall of Assad
The Mariamite Cathedral of Damascus is one of Syria's oldest Greek Orthodox churches and holds the seat of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch. [Ali Haj Suleiman/Al Jazeera]
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