Christmas

Rai Advocates Lebanon's Neutrality on Christmas Day

For Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai, recent events in Lebanon and changes in Syria have reinforced his belief in the need to achieve Lebanon's neutrality. “The constitution of a neutral state will deter foreign ambitions, and Lebanon needs these measures to regain its independence and sovereignty,” said the Maronite patriarch on Wednesday from ...

Audi: For a President Who Will Lead Lebanon Out of 'the Darkness'

The Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Beirut, Bishop Elias Audi, led a Christmas mass sermon on Wednesday, focused on the need to elect “a president with whom the process of saving this country from decline will begin.” Audi also prayed for a president who will be a “shining star in the darkness of this country, lifting it from its stagnation, ...

Those Same Old Christmas Movies that Still Warm Our Hearts

This nostalgic feeling, unique to the festive season, combined with a comforting sense of familiarity, explains the enduring appeal of the same old Christmas movies. Knowing the plot in advance reduces stress and reassures us through what psychologists call emotional regulation. Rewatching these films allows us to view the world with a childlike ...

This is Holidays: Day 9

This Is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Tuesday, December 24. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe; try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!  

The Wall of Time

It is from the night that the Savior came, and it is in the night that He was born. He came from the night of time, as He is the eternal “Son of the Father,” according to the doctrine of the Catholic Church, and He was born in the night, as witnessed by the shepherds and as the Scriptures say: “While gentle silence enveloped all things, and ...

This is Holidays: Day 8

This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Monday, December 23. Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe. Try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!  

Stylish Christmas Slippers: The Stars of the Traditional Festive Season

Christmas slippers have become a true symbol of the season, reminding us of a cherished tradition that blends history, legend and modernity. Over time, they have undergone a subtle transformation, fusing ancient customs with contemporary tastes. A Tradition Anchored in History The history of Christmas slippers is deeply rooted in the past. Their ...

This is Holidays: Day 6

This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Saturday, December 21st.  Don’t forget to check our website and discover today’s Christmas recipe; try it, send us a photo and we will share it on our page!  

Germany: Mystery Surrounding Motives for Magdeburg Attack

Germany reeled Saturday from the shock of a new deadly attack on a crowded Christmas market where Chancellor Olaf Scholz was to visit the scene of the carnage. Police arrested a 50-year-old Saudi doctor at the scene after two people were killed and 68 injured when an SUV plowed through the festive crowd in Magdeburg on Friday night. Residents ...

This Is Holidays: Day 5

This is Beirut invites you to follow its special Christmas bulletin during the festive season. Here's what the newsroom has in store for you on Friday, December 20.