Palestinian artisan A`zzam al-Fakhouri makes a hug

Palestinian artisan A`zzam al-Fakhouri makes a huge vase for a Christmas tree at his traditional pottery factory producing holiday ornaments in the West Bank city of Hebron, December 19, 2004. Nearby Bethlehem`s mayor said this week the traditional Christmas tree and decorations would not adorn the city`s Manger square until shortly before the holiday season, in respect for the 40-day period of mourning following the death of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat . REUTERS/Nayef Hashlamoun

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