GAZA CITY, GAZA – JANUARY 5: People attend a celebration within Christmas preparations in Gaza City, Gaza on January 5, 2017. Orthodox Christians will celebrate the Christmas on January 6 according to Julian Calendar. ( Mohammed Asad – Anadolu Agency )
GAZA CITY, GAZA – JANUARY 5: Children are seen in front of a Christmas tree as people attend a celebration within Christmas preparations in Gaza City, Gaza on January 5, 2017. Orthodox Christians will celebrate the Christmas on January 6 according to Julian Calendar. ( Mohammed Asad – Anadolu Agency )
![Archbishop Alexios (R) attends a celebration within Christmas preparations [Mohammed Asad/Anadolu Agency]](https://i0.wp.com/www.middleeastmonitor.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/20170105_2_21131924_17691202.jpg?w=396&h=260&ssl=1 "GAZA CITY, GAZA - JANUARY 5: Archbishop Alexios (R) attends a celebration within Christmas preparations in Gaza City, Gaza on January 5, 2017. Orthodox Christians will celebrate the Christmas on January 6 according to Julian Calendar. ( Mohammed Asad - Anadolu Agency )")
Archbishop Alexios (R) attends a celebration within Christmas preparations [Mohammed Asad/Anadolu Agency]
GAZA CITY, GAZA – JANUARY 5: Archbishop Alexios (R) attends a celebration within Christmas preparations in Gaza City, Gaza on January 5, 2017. Orthodox Christians will celebrate the Christmas on January 6 according to Julian Calendar. ( Mohammed Asad – Anadolu Agency )