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The Official Jerusalem Santa in a Christmas tour

The "Official Jerusalem Santa" Issa Kassissieh, rides a camel during a tour in front of the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. Jerusalem, Dec 22, 2022. Photo by Shalev Shalom/TPS

The Official Jerusalem Santa in a Christmas tour

The "Official Jerusalem Santa" Issa Kassissieh, rides a camel during a tour in front of the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. Jerusalem, Dec 22, 2022. Photo by Shalev Shalom/TPS

Christmas in Jerusalem

Christmas festive spirit in the streets of Jerusalem. Jerusalem, Dec 19, 2022. Photo by TPS

Christmas in Jerusalem

Christmas lights in the streets of Jerusalem. Jerusalem, Dec 14, 2021. Photo by Shalev Shalom/TPS

Christmas tree lighting in Gaza City

Christians in the city of Gaza in Gaza Strip celebrating the annual Christmas tree lighting. Gaza, Dec 14, 2019. Photo by Majdi Fathi/TPS

Christmas tree lighting event at YMCA Jerusalem

The city of Jerusalem prepares for Christmas, the annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and lights the Christmas tree at the Jerusalem International YMCA sports center in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, Nov 24, 2019. Photo by Yehonatan Valtser/TPS

Christmas tree lighting event at YMCA Jerusalem

The city of Jerusalem prepares for Christmas, the annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and lights the Christmas tree at the Jerusalem International YMCA sports center in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, Nov 24, 2019. Photo by Yehonatan Valtser/TPS

Christmas tree lighting event at YMCA Jerusalem

The city of Jerusalem prepares for Christmas, the annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and lights the Christmas tree at the Jerusalem International YMCA sports center in Jerusalem. Jerusalem, Nov 24, 2019. Photo by Yehonatan Valtser/TPS

The Official Jerusalem Santa

The home of Issa Kassissieh, a Christian who lives in the Old City of Jerusalem and became " The Official Jerusalem Santa ". Jerusalem, Dec 13, 2018. Photo by Esty Dziubov/TPS

Christmas in Jerusalem

Christmas in the Old City of Jerusalem. Jerusalem, Dec 25, 2018. Photo by Esty Dziubov/TPS