Katia Kahil, 2023-12-24 11:22 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The residents of southern Lebanon are gearing up for an unusual Christmas, given the difficult times that the region is going through. Yet, in this land that bore witness to the passage of Christ, hope remains. While it’s true that this holiday season may be particularly somber, there are still small things, small gestures, that persist in ...
Alain E. Andrea, 2023-12-24 10:30 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
As Christmas gets closer, musical scores come to life, filling the air with their festive spirit. For this occasion, This is Beirut invites you, in the first article of this series, to (re)discover three masterpieces of Western art music that celebrate the Nativity, illuminating the season with their timeless brilliance. As soon as the wind ...
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-24 09:06 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
As a gesture of unity, Syrians abandon festivities to express support for Palestinians amid ongoing conflict. Christmas cheer has deserted the streets of Syria's cities, where the main churches have limited celebrations to prayers in solidarity with Palestinians suffering war in Gaza. "In Palestine, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, people are ...
Fady Noun, 2023-12-24 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
"From the cradle to the crucifixion, God reveals to us a profound mystery." I woke up this morning with this familiar Christmas refrain. The mystery here isn’t a detective's puzzle. It’s a reality beyond reason. Or rather, both beyond reason and within reach, as God became man and, as a human being, cannot be incomprehensible. Not ...
Zeina Nader, 2023-12-23 13:43 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Did you happen to visit Le Flocon in Naccache last Thursday? Did you come across Rudolf, Santa Claus’s favorite reindeer? In a festive and jovial atmosphere, Chef Charles Azar, famous for his simplicity, welcomed both young and old to witness the creation of Rudolf, a sculpture crafted from chocolate by his artistic hands. Despite the heavy ...
Bélinda Ibrahim, 2023-12-23 10:51 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In this Christmas season, despite the distant echoes of bombardments in South Lebanon, the Nour family is preparing to celebrate the holiday with unwavering determination and joy. Georges Nour, his wife Hala, their children and the entire family will gather in their family home, “Beit Nour,” which also serves as a guesthouse. In this space, ...
Lyne Sammouri, 2023-12-21 10:30 - Reading : less than a minute
After the scars left by the August 4th explosion, Beirut Souks is expected to fully return with more than 180 stores scheduled to open by the end of July 2024. Despite the desolation of the Souks made into a "ghost town," signs of life are slowly returning to the heart of the city's commercial center.
2023-12-17 18:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
The Takreem Foundation, led by journalist and presenter Ricardo Karam, organizes a grand Christmas carol event, dubbed “Shining Stars of Hope,” to be held at the Casino du Liban on Thursday, December 21. The proceeds will go to struggling stars and artists. The evening will be hosted by Ronza, Fadia Tomb el-Hajj, Yuri Mrakadi, Tania Kassis, ...
Maxime Pluvinet, 2023-12-14 19:43 - Reading : less than a minute
Alongside the artworks of artist Yara Abou Farhat, the Kan Ya Makan gallery in Gemmayzeh has embraced the festive colors of Christmas. This project, initiated by the NGO MARCH LEBANON, showcased designs, clothing and furniture crafted by former fighters from Tripoli who, through their creations, tell the story of their reconciliation.
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-08 18:18 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with a touch of solidarity at the 7th annual market of The House of Christmas (HOC) in Kornet el Hamra. This unique event blends the magic of the holiday season with a commitment to humanitarian efforts, offering a remarkable opportunity to support families in need in Lebanon while enjoying an authentic festive ...
2023-12-03 15:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Hundreds of people gathered in Sassine Square on Saturday evening for the opening of Lebanon of Tomorrow's Christmas market, organized for the fourth consecutive year.
2023-12-02 11:01 - Reading : less than a minute
As the situation in Gaza and South Lebanon escalates, hotels in all touristic areas of Lebanon are struggling to secure almost any reservations ahead of Christmas and New Year's Eve.