Christmas Through the AUB Archives | New Episode with Charles Hayek

In this special episode, Charles Hayek joins Imane Abdallah Abu Nader to explore rare and beautiful Christmas-themed materials preserved in the AUB Archives. From 1920s postcards and handwritten greetings to festive student publications and vintage photos, this episode uncovers how joy, connection, and celebration were shared nearly a century ago in Lebanon. Chapters: Issa Iskandar Maalouf Collection: https://l.aub.edu/ADCwW 02:12 European cultural influence through Christmas Cards Student Manuscript Magazine 04:23 AUB Student Activities during Christmas- dancing Club Robert Black Collection: https://l.aub.edu/6534E 05:51 Cultural exchange between communities Kongstad Khalaf Collection: https://l.aub.edu/NqWZ0 07:55 Hamra Street Christmas Decoration in 1960s Raymond Ghosn Collection: https://l.aub.edu/fGqJ1 07:56 Christmas cards reflecting AUB’s values, Lebanon’s natural landscapes and its cultural and Islamic heritage Subscribe and connect with us! 📍 Follow us on social media: 🔹 Instagram:   / aublibraries   🔹 Facebook:   / aublibraries   🔹 X: https://x.com/AUBLibraries 🔹 Linkedin:   / 102482718