New York Daily News

- Nazareth axes Xmas, citing Don Christophe­r Brennan

NAZARETH HAS canceled its Christmas celebratio­ns, with the Israeli town’s mayor blaming President Trump.

Mayor Ali Salam, who presides over the northern town of mostly Muslims and Christians, announced Thursday that planned events such as a Christmas market and festival were called off. He cited the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and said it took the joy from the celebratio­ns in the hometown of Jesus Christ, according to 10 News.

The Israeli channel added that the Christmas events normally are a huge boost to the city’s economy.

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