Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Palestinian Christian Issa Kassissieh, dressed as Santa Claus, helps with the Christmas tree distribution to local Christians in ...

Christian Arab Issa Kassissieh dresses as Santa Claus to bring holiday cheer to the Old City of Jerusalem on December 19, 2024. Kassissieh is the only accredited Santa Claus in Israel and hopes his ...

JERUSALEM — It's a busy time of year for Santas worldwide. But for Jerusalem's Mr. Claus, it's been particularly hectic. On Dec. 16, a restless crowd waited outside the shiny red door of his ...

Dec. 19 (UPI) --Issa Kassissieh, a Christian Arab, made his appearance as Santa Claus in Jerusalem for the 15th consecutive year as he says he hopes to relieve some stress in a land at war. Kassissieh ...