Iraqs Christians and other religious minorities had a horrific year as the Islamic State swept through the country with its reign of terror. As Christmas approaches, however, displaced Christians in Iraq are keeping their traditions alive despite the ongoing threat of the Islamic State. Christians staying in the Mar Elias Catholic Church in Ankawa and Umm al-Nour Church in Erbil have set up holiday markets where they are making and selling Christmas merchandise -- and spreading a little Christmas cheer in the process. We at A Demand For Action admire their strength during these very difficult times, everyone should have the right to celebrate the holidays in the peace of their own home. You are all in our thoughts. #DemandForAction #SaveHavenNow huffingtonpost/2014/12/19/christians-iraq-christmas_n_6335390.html?ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000067
Posted on: Sun, 21 Dec 2014 07:05:07 +0000
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