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Lebanon's annual Christmas fair revives festive spirit after war

People enjoy themselves in celebration of the upcoming Christmas in Beirut, Lebanon, on Dec. 21, 2024. [Xinhua]

Elsa Meguerditchian was busy showcasing her bracelets to shoppers during a Christmas fair at the Forum De Beyrouth exhibition hall in Lebanon's capital Beirut.

"I did not expect such great demand for my products at this year's fair, especially after a long and bloody war," Elsa told Xinhua, attributing the revival of Christmas vibes to citizens' eagerness for a respite from long-suffering during the year.

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