How are Christmas gifts distributed in Syria?

Answer 1

dont know never been,,,,
have you tried the elf-line ?
or the elf office?

Answer 2

The Exact Custom:
SYRIA

On Christmas Eve, the pouter gates of the homes of Syrian Christians are locked as a reminder of the years of persecution when all worship had to be hidden.The whole family gathers in the courtyard with lighted candles, around a pile of wood that will become a bonfire. The youngest son reads the Gospel story of the Nativity and the father lights the fire. All observe the particular way that the fire spreads through the wood as it will determine the luck of the household for the coming year. All sing psalms while the fire burns and when it dies down they make a wish and jump over the embers. Early on Christmas morning, there is a mass before dawn, and there is a bonfire in the center of the church as well. The image of the Christ Child is carried around the church in a joyous procession. Syrian children receive their gifts at Epiphany from a very original source, the Smallest Camel of the Wise Men. On their way to see Jesus, the Wise Men travelled in a caravan with many camels. The smallest was exhausted by the long journey but refused to give up, his desire to see the Christ Child was so great. When the infant Jesus saw the faith and resolve of this loving creature, he blessed it with renewed strength and immortality. Every year he comes bearing presents for the good girls and boys, who learn the importance of even the most insignificant of us from his example.
http://library.taylor.k12.in.us/tms/pg2ab1.htm

For non orthodox, Christmas will be celebrated on the 25th, as with our usual tradition in the west.
Syrian Orthodox Christmas is celebrated according to the old calendar:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/in_pictures/3374381.stm

http://www.christusrex.org/www1/ofm/cic/CICXmasO.html

Answer 3

Internet legends says "On Christmas mornings, people attend Mass quite early. In the church, another bonfire is lit in the middle of the floor and ancient hymns are sung until it burns. Then the chief church official carries the figure of the Christ Child around the building and touches the nearest person. The person passes it to next until all have received the 'Touch of Peace'. Traditional Christmas dinner consists of chicken, oranges, nuts and pastries. Syrian children receive gifts on New Year's Day by the youngest of the camels that carried the Three Wise Men to Bethlehem. The children leave water and hay for the camel outside their homes. " - http://www.worldofchristmas.net/christmas-world/syria.html

But one minister in Syria remembers when "...they exchanged presents on New Year's Eve. Christians, Kupeyan said, had to pretend the gifts were given as a celebration of the New Year to conceal the fact that they had celebrated Christmas." - http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?category=RENSSELAER&storyID=544998&BCCode=LOCAL&newsdate=12/15/2006

Answer 4

In Syria, Christmas gifts are distributed by one of the Wise Men's camels. The gift-giving camel is said to have been the smallest one in the Wise Men's caravan.

Answer 5

Individually.

Answer 6

I would assume just as everywhere else in the world. Santa and the reindeer with some chosen elves fly over and deliver them.

Answer 7

Sorry I don't know , I have never been to Syria

Answer 8

as above