An unidentified man decorates a Christmas tree at a camp site Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in the Sakhir, Bahrain, desert. During winter months, thousands of Bahrainis set up seasonal camps in the desert oil fields for weekend fun. The Persian Gulf island nation is predominately Muslim, but it isn't unusual to see Christmas decorations brightening stores, hotels and even camp sites. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

An unidentified man decorates a Christmas tree at a camp site Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009, in the Sakhir, Bahrain, desert. During winter months, thousands of Bahrainis set up seasonal camps in the desert oil fields for weekend fun. The Persian Gulf island nation is predominately Muslim, but it isn't unusual to see Christmas decorations brightening stores, hotels and even camp sites.

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