On the occasion of Christmas… Lighting a tree in al-Hawash and several villages in Homs countryside

Homs - Sana

On the occasion of Christmas, the town of Al-Hawash in Homs Governorate lit this Christmas tree amid a large popular celebration in the square of the church of Deir Mar Elias.

In a speech at the ceremony, Elisha Khisha, the parish priest, said that the birth of Jesus Christ is a day of peace, joy and love.

Musa Hanna is one of the organizers of the event, which shows that the tree is about ten meters high and has various illuminations of colors, shapes and handicrafts.

Anton Addoum from the Scouts of Hawash pointed to the participation of 40 young people from the village lighting the tree by presenting many of the Gregorian music and heritage songs.

Fayha Al-Rahhal from Umm Sharshouh village indicated in a statement to SANA that she is coming to participate in the celebrations of Christmas and lighting the tree of annotations, which coincided with Barbara.

In addition, the residents of 'Anaz and al-Daghla villages have lit the Christmas tree in the middle of the two towns.

A number of parents who came with their children expressed their joy and joy near Christmas, calling for peace to prevail in Syria and the world.

The sports club in Marmarita also held this evening to celebrate the feast of Barbara in the village in the square of Delba amid a mass gathering of all residents and areas of the valley.