ALEPPO, Syria, Dec. 23-- At a corner in front of Aleppo's ancient citadel, a light is shining through the devastation in that old part of the city, like a magnet pulling people close to its warmth. It's a Christmas tree with delightful decoration and colors that take the eye away from the scars of war around it to the warmth of hope and peace. Aleppo city in northern Syria has seen a devastating war throughout years with much of its historic sites in the old city in ruins. |