On Christmas Day, important religious services are held at all the churches around various cities. Christian families from all localities attend these services on Christmas Day. A bonfire is lit inside the church as per Iraqi Christmas traditions. Following this, a procession is held at the church. In this procession, the church officials would march along with the Bishop, who would be carrying infant Jesus Christ's image, which is placed on a red cushion. After the procession, the bishop touches the hand of one person and the touch is passed on to all those present in the ceremony. This custom is known as the 'Touch of Peace'. Thus, the Christmas service for the day ends and all the people in the church are blessed.
-Hassiel López
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