Christchurch Earthquake Overshadows Xmas CelebrationsA series of strong aftershocks which rocked Christchurch Friday afternoon have left Christchurch residents with pre-Christmas jitters.Friends Read FreeCopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSaveStrong earthquake and tremors hit Christchurch, Dec. 23, 2011. Cantabrians were only just beginning to witness the reconstruction of the city following the February 22, 2011 quake. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)By Diane Cordemans12/24/2011Updated: 10/1/2015Print