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Merry Christmas from the Arabian Peninsula

25 December 2023 6:01 am

Merry Christmas

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.

Christmas display

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Posted by leggypeggy

Categories: Middle East, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

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50 Responses to “Merry Christmas from the Arabian Peninsula”

  1. Merry Christmas from my side of the world. Looking forward to entering 2024 together.

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    By Rebecca Budd on 25 December 2023 at 6:12 am

    1. Here’s hoping 2024 is good to all of us.

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      By leggypeggy on 25 December 2023 at 6:44 am

  2. 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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    By beetleypete on 25 December 2023 at 6:19 am

    1. 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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      By leggypeggy on 25 December 2023 at 6:45 am

  3. Merry Christmas and safe travels!

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    By Phyllis on 25 December 2023 at 6:33 am

    1. Many thanks. Merry Christmas to all of you.

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      By leggypeggy on 25 December 2023 at 6:45 am

  4. 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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    By Derrick on 25 December 2023 at 6:43 am

    1. We’ve had many Christmases in Muslim countries, so kind of know what to expect.

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      By leggypeggy on 25 December 2023 at 6:46 am

  5. Christmas morning greetings to all from Australia. May you receive have a blessed season and a great 2024.

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    By Brian Rope on 25 December 2023 at 7:06 am

    1. Thanks Brian. Wishing you the same.

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      By leggypeggy on 25 December 2023 at 3:08 pm

  6. Merry Christmas John & Peggy. Loving your desert trek xx.

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    By lexbartlem on 25 December 2023 at 7:38 am

    1. Thanks Lex. Hope to see you in 2024.

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      By leggypeggy on 25 December 2023 at 2:59 pm

  7. Season’s Greetings and safe travels to you and Poor John. 🎄

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    By Lynette d'Arty-Cross on 25 December 2023 at 7:54 am

    1. Many thanks. Season’s greetings to you too.

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      By leggypeggy on 25 December 2023 at 3:00 pm

  8. Jingle on!

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    By philosophermouseofthehedge on 25 December 2023 at 8:21 am

    1. We will. Thanks.

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      By leggypeggy on 25 December 2023 at 3:00 pm

  9. A very happy, healthy and obviously interesting Yuletide to both of you from a weather-angry stormy eastern Australia . . .

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    By Eha on 25 December 2023 at 9:03 am

    1. Stay dry. Our dog hates thunder and I hear she is a wreck.

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      By leggypeggy on 25 December 2023 at 3:01 pm

      1. 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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        By Eha on 25 December 2023 at 3:06 pm

  10. Merry Xmas Peggy and Poor John! Thanks for your posts this year, always a joy! X

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    By Anna on 25 December 2023 at 10:26 am

    1. Thanks. It’s hard to keep up with posting, but I’m trying.

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      By leggypeggy on 25 December 2023 at 3:01 pm

  11. 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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    By Sy S on 25 December 2023 at 11:07 am

    1. Hope he found you Sy. Not sure he will find us in Saudi.

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      By leggypeggy on 25 December 2023 at 3:02 pm

  12. Merry Christmas, Peggy and John!

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    By Murray Foote on 25 December 2023 at 12:57 pm

    1. Wishing the same to you and Julie.

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      By leggypeggy on 25 December 2023 at 3:03 pm

  13. We’re in Rosedale. Love the new front and back decks!

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    By Graham on 25 December 2023 at 2:58 pm

    1. They sure are wonderful. Happy Christmas. Enjooy.

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      By leggypeggy on 25 December 2023 at 3:14 pm

  14. Thank you. I wish you both good health and bright days for all the year through. Jo

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    By manningtreearchive on 25 December 2023 at 3:07 pm

    1. Many thanks. Wishing you the same.

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      By leggypeggy on 25 December 2023 at 3:11 pm

  15. Merry Christmas 🙂

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    By draliman on 25 December 2023 at 5:57 pm

    1. Hope you’ve had a good one too.

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      By leggypeggy on 26 December 2023 at 11:18 pm

  16. 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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    By Carol Taloni on 25 December 2023 at 7:28 pm

    1. Thanks Carol. Hope 2024 is kind to you.

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      By leggypeggy on 26 December 2023 at 11:18 pm

  17. Your good wishes reciprocated, Peggy

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    By derrickjknight on 25 December 2023 at 7:59 pm

    1. Many thanks.

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      By leggypeggy on 26 December 2023 at 11:18 pm

  18. 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…
    Sent from my iPhone

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    By Sherry Thomas on 25 December 2023 at 8:10 pm

    1. Hard to beat that Christmas in Damascus.

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      By leggypeggy on 26 December 2023 at 11:19 pm

  19. Merry Christmas

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    By daneelyunus on 25 December 2023 at 8:43 pm

    1. Thanks so much. Hope you had a great day too.

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      By leggypeggy on 26 December 2023 at 11:25 pm

      1. Most welcome

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        By daneelyunus on 26 December 2023 at 11:29 pm

  20. Happy Christmas Peggy and Poor John

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    By Eamon on 26 December 2023 at 12:35 am

    1. Thanks Eamon. Hope you and the family have had a great time too.

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      By leggypeggy on 26 December 2023 at 11:20 pm

  21. Thanks Peggy! A nice story and photographs. Fancy how secular Christmas has overtaken the world. Merry Christmas to you both!

    Tony & Denise
    https://www.breadtagsagas.com/

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    By tony on 26 December 2023 at 11:00 pm

    1. Thanks. We had a great day Hope you both did too.

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      By leggypeggy on 26 December 2023 at 11:21 pm

  22. Christmas is over but very interesting

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    By Aufgewacht  on 4 April 2024 at 2:25 am

    1. I wonder if they did decorations for Easter.

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      By leggypeggy on 4 April 2024 at 9:15 am

      1. If so, it would definitely be worth seeing

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        By Aufgewacht  on 6 April 2024 at 12:20 am

      2. Yes indeed.

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        By leggypeggy on 6 April 2024 at 8:03 am

  23. This little visit with you is adding fuel to my spark to get a few Christmas decorations out today. 🙂 xxxxxxx

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    By jeanleesworld on 10 November 2024 at 11:17 pm

    1. We start travels today and not back until 17 December. Our decorations will have to wait.

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      By leggypeggy on 11 November 2024 at 6:11 am

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