Syrian Christians Celebrate Christmas Following Assad's Fall

For the first time since the regime change, churches across Syria reopen for Christmas under heavy security measures.

Syrian Christians celebrate Christmas openly for the first time since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, marking a significant moment of freedom for the community.
Churches across Syria, from the south to the north, held services, with many reopening their doors after years of conflict and restrictions.
Heightened security measures were in place, with Islamist group HTS-linked forces stationed outside churches to prevent potential sabotage.
A Christmas tree was set on fire in Al-Sukailabija, Hama Province, leading to protests by both Christians and Muslims and the arrest of a suspect.
The celebrations symbolize a dual triumph for many Syrians: the observance of Christmas and the perceived end of an era of oppression under Assad's rule.