A Beirut Christmas -- one more reason to party!

Enchanting Decorations were starting to appear around Lebanon since mid November… People couldn’t just wait to celebrate! Merry Christmas from sunny Dubai; “Washington doesn’t care about Syria,” and freedom of expression gone in Egypt.

The Lebanese are always looking to party and Christmas is no exception.

Cloud of Lace [3]

Christmas in Beirut: Zaitunay Bay

It is common knowledge now that the Lebanese are famous for inventing a reason to party even when there’s none! So how about when it’s Christmas in Beirut?! Enchanting Decorations were starting to appear around Lebanon since mid November… People couldn’t just wait to celebrate!

Mich Cafe [4]

Merry Christmas from sunny Dubai

Christmas in the sun is what I always dreamed of when living in London. Luckily the dream came true and it is my seventh Christmas in the sunshine.

Syria Comment [5]

“Washington doesn’t care about Syria,” Landis, News Round Up (Dec. 23, 2012)

Professor Landis shares his view as to why America does not want to get too involved in Syria.

Egyptian Chronicles [6]

So Much For Freedom of expression and Media in #Egypt in time of President #Morsi !!

I've had enough from news similar to this in addition to the attacks on journalists and reporters on the field. I've had enough. I do not feel optimistic about the future of freedom of press or expression in this country. I am so depressed.