celebration of Christmas is ban in KSA

Saudi Arabia recognizes ONLY the Islamic faith and its practice, so it should come as a surprise that any public celebration of Christmas (a Christian holiday) would be banned?

Actually they've even at times taken a hard-line stand about such celebrations in private places too.

Perhaps the following article will enlighten you a little......

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/saudi … ts-2012-12

Cheers,
James      Expat-blog Experts Team

From what I've read it seems being loud, boisterous, or overly obvious in celebrating other faiths is frowned upon here, ESPECIALLY when you involve Muslims in your non-Muslim / haram activities. All of the muttawa and police I've come into contact with have been pleasant enough people, plus I've been perfectly respectful and wasn't wearing my Santa suit