Christmas decorations are seen in downtown Beirut, Lebanon on Dec. 4, 2022. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)
BEIRUT, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- As the Christmas season approaches, downtown Beirut is brimming with a holiday atmosphere.
Shops in the central Lebanese capital were glittering with festive decorations while craftsmen and vintage dealers at the flea market put up colorful items, attracting those who might be looking for the best gifts to give.
A woman does needlework at her stall in a flea market in Beirut, Lebanon on Dec. 10, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)
A vendor sells handmade Christmas items and decorations at a flea market in Beirut, Lebanon, Dec. 10, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya)
A girl takes part in an event to celebrate the lighting of a Christmas tree in Beirut, Lebanon on Dec. 7, 2022. (Xinhua/Bilal Jawich)
Vintage items are seen at a flea market in Beirut, Lebanon on Dec. 10, 2022. (Xinhua/Liu Zongya) ■
