Spreading the Christmas spirit in Pakistan

Agencies Published December 23, 2010
A Pakistani decorates St. Anthony's Church in preparation for Christmas, in Lahore. ? AP
A Pakistani decorates St. Anthony's Church in preparation for Christmas, in Lahore. ? AP
People buy Christmas items from a shop in a Christian neighborhood in Lahore, Pakistan. ? AP
People buy Christmas items from a shop in a Christian neighborhood in Lahore, Pakistan. ? AP
Girls pose next to a Christmas tree in a reception hall of a local hotel in Rawalpindi. ? ONLINE
Girls pose next to a Christmas tree in a reception hall of a local hotel in Rawalpindi. ? ONLINE
Christian girls sing during the preparation ceremony of Christmas in Rawalpindi. ? ONLINE
Christian girls sing during the preparation ceremony of Christmas in Rawalpindi. ? ONLINE
Students perform a tableau during a function to mark the Christmas celebration at Saint Bonaventure High School in Hyderabad. ? APP
Students perform a tableau during a function to mark the Christmas celebration at Saint Bonaventure High School in Hyderabad. ? APP
People buy Christmas decorations from shops in Saddar, Karachi. ? ONLINE
People buy Christmas decorations from shops in Saddar, Karachi. ? ONLINE
Children sit with Santa Clause on a mock reindeer ride during a ceremony in Karachi. ? ONLINE
Children sit with Santa Clause on a mock reindeer ride during a ceremony in Karachi. ? ONLINE
Men decorate reindeers ahead of Christmas in Karachi. ? ONLINE
Men decorate reindeers ahead of Christmas in Karachi. ? ONLINE
Kaleem Masih paints Santa Claus and a Christmas message on a wall as he and others decorate their colony ahead of Christmas celebrations in Islamabad. ? AP
Kaleem Masih paints Santa Claus and a Christmas message on a wall as he and others decorate their colony ahead of Christmas celebrations in Islamabad. ? AP

People in various cities of Pakistan begin decorating their homes, churches and streets as Christmas approaches.

Pakistan

Read more

On DawnNews
Dawn News English
Comments (2) Closed
philip utarid
Dec 24, 2010 10:22pm
glad to hear that xmas is being celebrated in pakiland on a big scale....amen...my congrats to the dawn media.....keep it up...
Recommend 0
Alphonso
Dec 24, 2010 11:56pm
It was really heartwarming to view all the pictures depicting the " Spirit of Christmas in Pakistan". It was a nostalgic trip back home, I had to leave more than 13 years ago -- reluctantly.
Recommend 0

Latest Stories

dawn images site

Most Popular

01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09

Must Read

Opinion

Editorial

Military option
Updated 21 Nov, 2024

Military option

While restoring peace is essential, addressing Balochistan’s socioeconomic deprivation is equally important.
HIV/AIDS disaster
21 Nov, 2024

HIV/AIDS disaster

A TORTUROUS sense of déjà vu is attached to the latest health fiasco at Multan’s Nishtar Hospital. The largest...
Dubious pardon
21 Nov, 2024

Dubious pardon

IT is disturbing how a crime as grave as custodial death has culminated in an out-of-court ‘settlement’. The...
Islamabad protest
Updated 20 Nov, 2024

Islamabad protest

As Nov 24 draws nearer, both the PTI and the Islamabad administration must remain wary and keep within the limits of reason and the law.
PIA uncertainty
20 Nov, 2024

PIA uncertainty

THE failed attempt to privatise the national flag carrier late last month has led to a fierce debate around the...
T20 disappointment
20 Nov, 2024

T20 disappointment

AFTER experiencing the historic high of the One-day International series triumph against Australia, Pakistan came...