Christmas is a popular festival that is also observed in Middle Eastern countries like Iraq, although the celebrations are unlike that of their European counterparts. A small part of the Iraqi population constitutes of Iraqi Christians or 'Assyrians' who commemorate the joyous occasion of the birth of Jesus annually. In Iraq, the Christmas celebrations are serene and peaceful. The people enjoy Christmas, by attending religious services at church and performing various Assyrian customs. A popular custom includes the lighting of the bonfire in the courtyards of houses on Christmas Eve. One of the children in the family follows the tradition of reading the 'Nativity story' from the Arabic Bible. All the Iraqi families attend church services and recite hymns and psalms. Another bonfire is lit on Christmas Day by the men in the church, followed by the procession led by a Bishop, after which the 'Touch of Peace' is carried out. Read this article to know more about how Christmas is celebrated in Iraq.
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