Although members of the Christian community said they are happy to see the Assad regime go, many are wary of their new Islamist leaders.

Twinkling lights, stars, bells and revolutionary flags are strung above the ancient streets of the old city of Damascus.

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DAMASCUS, Syria — This Christmas morning in Syria’s capital, Christians dressed in their finest clothes, attended church and participated in the annual parade through the ancient part of the city.