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Christmas

What is Christmas like in Qatar?

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Wed, 12/11/2008 - 8:31am

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Xmas in Qatar...hotels are offering Xmas Eve and Xmas Day dinner and lunch (i like Sheraton and Intercontinental).
Lots of ppl are putting decoration in their windows, cars and even offices (i put those red santa hats on my car seats) ;o)
u can buy a tree and decor in here.
if ppl r here w/o family, they mostly gather in one house for dinner or go to a hotel together.
u have carolling in hotels as well.
there is also church where u can attend a mass.

don't say that there is no Xmas here...it will be only as bad, as u will make it urself.
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 9:09am
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Sorry to further comment but why should an Islamic Government shut shops, offices etc on Christmas day? How many Christian countries allow their Muslim staff time off for Eid, or even make allowances for Ramadan?

Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 2:29pm
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Obviously better than in Saudi Arabia!
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 2:59pm
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Xmas is ok if you work for a forward thinking, western managed company like I do. I'll spend the day with friends down at the Rugby Club :o)
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 3:17pm
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monique
 

everybody wearing read coloured abaya...
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 3:43pm
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renz
 

arabic speaking SANTA CLAUS....
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 8:58am
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BeMyBro
 

Oh! you didnt hear?

Santa converted to Islam.
XD
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 3:52pm
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Chistmas in Qatar is just like an ordinary day.

No christmas lights, no carols, no christmas decors. Some malls do have trees and most christians do celebrate it in their homes but not the country. A dry christmas compared to other countries who really anticipates this special day...

Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 8:59am
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I bet its much better than Eid in where ever you come from
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 4:08pm
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quite, kinda boring, but if u go to the malls u might find it nice
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 9:00am
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quite, kinda boring, but if u go to the malls u might find it nice
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 9:00am
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its like one tree in villagio and another tree in landmark thats all.
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 9:11am
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If you want to do some christmas shopping you sud visit Dream Shopping Centre on Airport Road. They have some good christmas stuff. You can decorate your house with christmas tree.
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 9:47am
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Xmas in Qatar is quite different from Xmas outside Gulf region. Xmas here is quiet..you cannot find little kids roaming around and making a xmas carols...no "puto bungbong and bibingka" (rice cakes) selling in the church after the holy mass....

hhhmmm.. how sad... i miss the xmas in U.K. and in Philippines...
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 9:47am
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So maybe if u really want to feel it, better take vacation and spend it home with family,,this is my case till now...Enjoy it:)
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 9:55am
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Just celebrate x-mas in your heart..
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 10:03am
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Sad.
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 2:03pm
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It's lovely and quite Christmassy. Thanks to the tolerance and respect shown by the people of Qatar. They are an example to all.
Answered on Wed, 12/11/2008 - 2:26pm
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