Grieving and often overlooked, Palestinian Christians prepare for a somber Christmas amid war
By MARIAM FAM, Associated Press
Published: December 25, 2023, 6:00am
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It’s normally a moment of pure joy for the Rev. Khader Khalilia: the excitement, the giggles, the kisses, as his young daughters — in their Christmas pajamas — open their gifts. But this year, just the thought of it fills Khalilia with guilt.
“I’m struggling,” said the Palestinian American pastor of Redeemer-St.
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