Bloggers Share Their Christmas Spirit

Ironically, it is the "superficial glitter" that holds together the spirit of Christmas for people of all faiths; Commercial or non-commercial, Christmas is still the season of family and giving; Could a dishdasha incite office racism? One blogger thinks so; The Book Lover's Journal lives up to its name for reading fanatics.

Leaving political and social commentary aside, bloggers take the time to show their own personal appreciation for the Christmas holidays.

Beirut Spring [2]

In Lebanon, The “Superficial Glitter” of Christmas is Precisely the Cause for Celebration

Indeed, the clerics and the religious leaders will have their say. But in the end, people find their own direction. According to Mustapha from Lebanon, it is the "superficial glitter" of Christmas, which clerics are speaking out against, that is combining and drawing people of different faiths to the Christian holiday. "Because in Lebanon, the superficial glitter is precisely the part of Christmas that unifies the people and creates peace and love between Christians and their neighbors. Isn’t that what Christianity is supposed to be all about?"

A Separate State of Mind [3]

Memories From Lebanese Christmases

Elie from Lebanon remembers his first Christmas as a white Christmas filled with caroling and family. In spite of the commercialization of the holiday, the spirit of Christmas can still exist in an act of kindness, an appreciative smile or a simple family dinner. "And on this Christmas, my heart goes out to all the people in the world who are suffering because of their beliefs, especially the Christians of Egypt and Iraq. May they find the peace they need with the smiles they have on Christmas day."

Buzzberry [4]

White vs. Colored

Racism finds a new form for this Kuwait-based blogger. Who knew that just wearing a light-colored dishdasha in the winter season could ruffle so many feathers? "Kuwaiti men always wait for someone to have the initiative to do anything before everyone else does it. If you are wearing a a dishdasha right now (and it’s a winter one I know), when are switching back to a white one? When it’s warm? or When it’s warm and people around you started to switch?"

Crazy Yet Wise [5]

The Book Lover’s Journal

Wonder can be found in the simplest of things. This book-loving blogger marvels at a very a nifty Christmas present. A book log from Barnes and Nobles. "The Book Lover's Journal" includes a section to write about books you're reading, book clubs, reading lists and books borrowed and lent. Detailed pictures are included for those who might be interested.