Iraqi Churches cancel Christmas Festivities

Iraqi security force soldiers stand guard during a mass at Our Lady of Salvation church in Baghdad

Iraqi Christians called off Christmas festivities across the country as al-Qaida insurgents threatened with more attacks. They will not put Christmas decorations, nor will they hold the evening Mass. Even an appearance by Santa Claus has been called off.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101222/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_iraq

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