Twinkling lights, stars, bells and revolutionary flags are strung above the ancient streets of the old city of Damascus.

DAMASCUS, Syria — This Christmas morning in Syria’s capital, Christians dressed in their finest clothes, attended church and participated in the annual parade through the ancient part of the city.

Protests have broken out in Syria over the burning of a Christmas tree, prompting calls for the new Islamist authorities to take steps to protect minorities. A video posted on social media showed ...

Syria's historic ethnic and religious minorities also include Muslim Kurds and Shi'ites - who feared during the civil war ...

The bars and restaurants of the Christian quarter of Bab Sharqi play carols on repeat. Christmas spirit and decorations arrived a little late this year, as Syria’s Christians held their breath, ...

Christmas spirit and decorations arrived a little late this year, as Syria’s Christians held their breath, waiting to see what place they’ll have in a new Syria, and whether promises of ...