Inspired by BDS Movement, Bay Area Activists Display Jesus in Rubble in Nativity Scenes

A baby Jesus wrapped in keffiyeh began its evening in a crèche displayed in Palo Alto, then travelled to "Christmas in the Park" in San Jose last night. Demonstrators displayed the infant figure in surroundings of rubble, signifying the current devastating conditions in Palestine.

Jesus would have been Palestinian were he born today, said the Bay Area Raging Grannies. They led demonstrators in creative Christmas carols composed by Albuquerque's Raging Grannies, @bayarea4Palestine, and members of Vigil 4 Gaza.

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Movement is a nonviolent Palestinian-led movement promoting economic sanctions against Israel. It is modeled after the Anti-Apartheid Movement of South Africa.

A chorus to the tune of We Wish You a Merry Christmas rang out with the following lyrics:

Let’s boycott Israeli products, Let’s boycott Israeli products,
Let’s boycott Israeli products, for a free Palestine
Let’s boycott Chevron Gas now, Let’s boycott Chevron gas now,
Let’s boycott Chevron gas now, for a free Palestine

Good tidings you bring,
when bo—ycotting,
We won’t use our money to fuel genocide!

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