Merry Christmas from the Arabian Peninsula
Islam is the predominant religion in Arabia, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of signs of Christmas. Here are a few we have seen since our travels began in November in the United Arab Emirates. The pics have been taken in department stores, hotels, restaurants and supermarkets.
Today we had an amazing fish lunch on Saudi Arabia’s Farasan Island, and the restauranteur wished us Merry Christmas. More soon about that divine meal and the restaurant itself.
Now I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Season’s Greetings.
Where to next? 
Merry Christmas from my side of the world. Looking forward to entering 2024 together.
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Here’s hoping 2024 is good to all of us.
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Perhaps I should not be surprised about a Saudi-Arabian Christmas, but I am! Happy to hear you can enjoy the festivities in a Muslim country, Peggy.
My very best to you and Poor John.
Pete. x
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The physical signs of Christmas have been outside Saudi, but the good wishes have been here and elsewhere. All the best to you and yours.
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Merry Christmas and safe travels!
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Many thanks. Merry Christmas to all of you.
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And a merry Christmas to you
We have been watching NASAs filming of Santas trip around the world dropping off present
Having a Christmas in a Muslim country can be entertaining
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We’ve had many Christmases in Muslim countries, so kind of know what to expect.
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Christmas morning greetings to all from Australia. May you receive have a blessed season and a great 2024.
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Thanks Brian. Wishing you the same.
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Merry Christmas John & Peggy. Loving your desert trek xx.
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Thanks Lex. Hope to see you in 2024.
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Season’s Greetings and safe travels to you and Poor John. 🎄
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Many thanks. Season’s greetings to you too.
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Jingle on!
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We will. Thanks.
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A very happy, healthy and obviously interesting Yuletide to both of you from a weather-angry stormy eastern Australia . . .
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Stay dry. Our dog hates thunder and I hear she is a wreck.
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Well, I wish your pup and I could share a hiding-place in a dark cupboard! Don’t like hail either or the wind gusts which make my rooftiles grin down at me whilst they dance the tarantella!
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Merry Xmas Peggy and Poor John! Thanks for your posts this year, always a joy! X
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Thanks. It’s hard to keep up with posting, but I’m trying.
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LeggyPeggy,
Wishing you Peggy, Poor John, 2 daughters, son-in-law, Maggie, Indi … A Merry X-mas and a Healthy and
Happy New Year 2024!
Here in New York City Santa is expected to arrive in 5 hours EST. I hope he can find a good parking spot outside my apartment building LOL… here in The Bronx!
Sy S.
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Hope he found you Sy. Not sure he will find us in Saudi.
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Merry Christmas, Peggy and John!
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Wishing the same to you and Julie.
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We’re in Rosedale. Love the new front and back decks!
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They sure are wonderful. Happy Christmas. Enjooy.
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Thank you. I wish you both good health and bright days for all the year through. Jo
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Many thanks. Wishing you the same.
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Merry Christmas 🙂
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Hope you’ve had a good one too.
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Hi Peggy and John.
Thank you again for your wonderful travel stories and photos. So greatly enjoyed by me.
Hope you have had a very Happy Christmas and wish you a Special Year in 2024.
Best Wishes. Carol
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Thanks Carol. Hope 2024 is kind to you.
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Your good wishes reciprocated, Peggy
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Many thanks.
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Thanks for your wonderful photos and insightful comment. I remember my first truck trip where we had Christmas in Syria. And so many Christmas displays… and of course Gwynne bringing Santa hats…
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Hard to beat that Christmas in Damascus.
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Merry Christmas
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Thanks so much. Hope you had a great day too.
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Most welcome
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Happy Christmas Peggy and Poor John
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Thanks Eamon. Hope you and the family have had a great time too.
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Thanks Peggy! A nice story and photographs. Fancy how secular Christmas has overtaken the world. Merry Christmas to you both!
Tony & Denise
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Thanks. We had a great day Hope you both did too.
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Christmas is over but very interesting
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I wonder if they did decorations for Easter.
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If so, it would definitely be worth seeing
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Yes indeed.
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This little visit with you is adding fuel to my spark to get a few Christmas decorations out today. 🙂 xxxxxxx
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We start travels today and not back until 17 December. Our decorations will have to wait.
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