Christmas spirit across Vietnam

Locals and visitors flocked to churches, entertainment areas across the country on December 24 evening to celebrate Christmas 2020 and pray for a peaceful year ahead.
Christmas spirit across Vietnam ảnh 1For Catholic followers, Christmas is a solemn ritual. On Christmas Eve, parishioners go to churches to attend mass and enjoy Christmas night shows and dance performances organised by the church. (Photo: VNA)
Christmas spirit across Vietnam ảnh 2This is also an opportunity for local people and visitors to enjoy a memorable festive atmosphere during the year. In photo: Hanoians gather at the St. Joseph Cathedral to celebrate Christmas 2020 and wish a peaceful New Year (Photo: VNA)
Christmas spirit across Vietnam ảnh 3People gather at the Cathedral in Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province to celebrate Christmas 2020. (Photo: VNA)
Christmas spirit across Vietnam ảnh 4Duy Linh Church in Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province, is lavishly decorated to celebrate Christmas 2020. (Photo: VNA)
Christmas spirit across Vietnam ảnh 5Gift shops in Hoa Binh city are bustling during Christmas this year. (Photo: VNA)
Christmas spirit across Vietnam ảnh 6Christmas is now seen as a holiday for all. On the day, the children are eager to meet and receive gifts from Santa Claus. In photo: A Santa Claus brings gifts of parents to give to children in HoaBinh city. (Photo: VNA)
Christmas spirit across Vietnam ảnh 7Kim Son district, Ninh Binh province is home to over 30 parishes and more than 150 churches, with about 80,000 parishioners. Catholics make up nearly 50% of the district's total population. In photo: People gather at Phat Diem Stone Church, Kim Son district, Ninh Binh province. (Photo: VNA)
Christmas spirit across Vietnam ảnh 8Originally a traditional holiday for Catholics and Protestants, Christmas has long been a joyous day for the people in Hai Phong port city. In photo: The Christmas ceremony at Hai Phong Cathedral. (Photo: VNA)
Christmas spirit across Vietnam ảnh 9People pose for Christmas photos at the Phu Ly Church, Ha Nam province (Photo: VNA)
Christmas spirit across Vietnam ảnh 10Crowds of parishioners and visitors flock to So Kien Church in Ha Nam province to celebrate Christmas (Photo: VNA)
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