For a few hours, children of the Christian community in Iraq did against
bad situation by putting the colors of Christmas. About 80 families who fled Mosul in the north, before the advance of Daech, ended up in a school in central Baghdad.
"We used to give gifts to children at Christmas. And this year, we pay special attention to children who have fled the violence in Mosul and in the northern and who came here in Baghdad, "said a man dressed as Santa Claus.
A Dohuk, some 200 Christians gathered in a Chaldean cultural center. But for many, the mind is not at the party.
"It's Christmas but we not celebrate laments a woman. What is the fault of these children? They did nothing. All Western countries celebrate Christmas but we who are also Christians, we live in humiliation. We hope to go home and in our churches for the new year. "
Pope Francis Tuesday sent a letter to the Christians of the East to ensure their support and prayer.
