Published 06:00 IST, December 7th 2020
Tel Aviv lights up its traditional Christmas tree
Erected in a central square of the city's Jaffa neighborhood, which is home to Christian Arab residents, the tree stands 15 meters (50 feet) tall, and was topped with a beaming star.
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Reported by: Associated Press Television News
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The Israeli city of Tel Aviv kicked off the Christmas season Sunday with the annual lighting of the Christmas tree.
Erected in a central square of the city's Jaffa neighborhood, which is home to Christian Arab residents, the tree stands 15 meters (50 feet) tall, and was topped with a beaming star.
Christmas lights flickered as passers-by snapped photos with the tree and a visiting Santa Claus.
The annual Christmas lighting ceremony was scaled down this year because of coronavirus restrictions.
"It means we can't have the big crowds and the ceremony for lighting the tree," said Eytan Halon, a city official.
"But people will still feel the Christmas spirit."
Updated 06:00 IST, December 7th 2020
