Christmas in Bakhdida is unforgettable, at midnight on X’MAS Eve people go to church to pray with their new clothes on.  On Christmas day people visit each other and have special meals with their relatives and friends.  Most people sacrifice animals, prepare X’MAS cookies locally known KLECHA; very special treat stuffed with walnut, coconut or dates.

People of Bakhdida never skip their prayers at this time of the year, and pay visits to the holy family and especially make sure to visit baby Jesus at the cave in the back of the church of immaculate.