People in Damascus' Christian quarter readied for the holiday on Tuesday rushing for last minute shopping in Kasa'a and Gassani markets while a Christmas tree ornamented with twinkling lights in the Dama Rose Hotel defied the gas and fuel shortages causing long electricity cuts.The nativity scene in the church of Damascus is lit by candles and decorated with photos of Syrian martyrs in a vigil to those who have been killed in the two-year-long civil warSyria's Christian community comprises about 10 percent of the population.Facebook: www.facebook.com/Ruptly Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ruptly LiveLeak: www.liveleak.com/c/Ruptly Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/111498286331086224967 Video on Demand: www.ruptly.tv