Arabic bakery Za atar are set to host the socially-distanced festive celebration between 1pm and 4pm. Owner Mahmoud Al-Hadad said he and business partner Ahmad Mohamad, who will be cooking the seasonal spread, wanted to ensure everyone had somewhere to go on December 25, especially as more people would be forgoing seeing loved ones due to the pandemic. He said: This year is going to be very different to normal. A lot of people are struggling right now, even if they do have a job Oxford is such an expensive city to live in. It doesn t matter if you are homeless, have mental health problems or just don t want to be alone, everyone is welcome.
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