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Just like during the original Christmas, Jesus' birth will not be celebrated in Nazareth this year -- though this time, it's being blamed on President Trump.

Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has caused a backlash in the region, particularly among Muslims, and the reaction's reverberated to Nazareth, where the town's mayor, Ali Salam, announced Thursday that all planned Christmas events would be canceled.

Actors re-enact a nativity scene at Nazareth Village in northern Israel December 21, 2009, ahead of Christmas. REUTERS/Gil Cohen Magen (ISRAEL - Tags: RELIGION) - GM1E5CM04B401

Nazareth's Christmas celebrations are a huge tourist attraction. The town is believed to be Jesus' childhood home.  (Reuters)

“Our identity and faith cannot be bargained,” Salam, a Muslim, said, according to 10 News. “[Trump’s] decision has taken away the joy of the holiday and we will cancel the festivities this year.”

Nazareth, the northern Israeli town which is home to a population made up mostly of Muslims and Christians, is scrapping all holiday plans, including a Christmas market and festival.

The annual events are a huge tourist attraction during the Christmas season. Nazareth is believed to be Jesus Christ's childhood home, though he was born in Bethlehem. Still, Nazareth is an important point on the Christian Christmas pilgrimage.

Trump's announcement last week reversed decades of U.S. policy and made America the only country to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital. The city is also claimed by the Palestinian population, and Jerusalem is home to some of the most sacred sites in Christianity, Judaism and Islam. Trump has also ordered the U.S. embassy moved from Tel Aviv, though that process is likely to take years.

Trump’s announcement triggered violent protests, with terror group Hamas calling on supports to start an uprising against Israel. Two protesters have been killed in clashes with soldiers.



-- Edited by Lawyerlady on Thursday 14th of December 2017 02:17:57 PM

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You cancel a huge tourist event of the year? Ever heard of cutting off your nose to spite your face? Idiot.

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Like in the Grinch, Christmas will still be celebrated.

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Is anyone actually surprised?

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LOL so the Mayor is using Trump as his excuse to do something he probably has longed wanted to do?

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There have been comments about a split government. How does that work? This proves it doesnt.

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The festivities may be cancelled, but the
reason for the season will live on forever.



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Momala wrote:



The festivities may be cancelled, but the
reason for the season will live on forever.

 More than ever now.



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Next the mayor and population will be crying about lost revenue due to the absence of tourists. I doubt much thinking went into this decision.

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