Christmas for Arabs has taken many forms in the United States over the years – from a solemn midnight mass to bright lights and gift-giving. What does seem to be a constant for people of all faiths is the gathering of family and community – whether it’s traditional or modern. Vicki Tamous, whose grandparents came to the US from Syria and Lebanon, has Christmas memories that span more than six decades in southern California. Some of her earliest memories of the holiday include going to mass, eating her grandmother’s Arab home cooking, and doing her best to keep up with the Dabke line. “We’re in…

Read More