On the evening of December 24, 2014, with many countries around the world, many cities and provinces in Vietnam, especially the localities where there are a large number of church goers, such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh city, Dak Lak, Nam Dinh, Nghe An and Ha Tinh jubilantly welcomed Christmas.
Christmas is not only an important festival of Christians, but also one of the most looked forward to cultural events of young people. Therefore a merry atmosphere prevailed everywhere nationwide on Christmas Eve.
By Thong Hai
The procession of the Baby Jesus Statue at Ham Long Church in Hanoi. Photo: Thong Hai – VNP
Santa Clause presents gifts to people on a street in Hanoi. Photo: Thong Hai – VNP
Foreigners record memorable moments of Christmas in Hanoi. Photo: Thong Hai – VNP
Foreigners and locals in Hanoi flock to the streets to welcome Christmas in Hanoi. Photo: Thong Hai – VNP
The children’s choir at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hanoi. Photo: Thong Hai – VNP
Tens of thousands of people are eager to see the mass on Christmas Eve at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hanoi. Photo: Thong Hai – VNP
The mass on Christmas Eve at Ham Long Church in Hanoi. Photo: Thong Hai – VNP
Tens of thousands of people welcome Christmas in the square of the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Phuong Vy – VNA
A parade to welcome Christmas in Thanh Hoa Province. Photo: Thanh Tung – VNA
The mass on Christmas Eve at Thanh Tam Church in Dak Lak Province. Photo: Duong Giang - VNA
The procession ceremony of the Baby Jesus Statue at Thanh Tam Church in Dak Lak Province. Photo: Duong Giang - VNA
Welcoming Christmas at Go Church in Kon Tum Province. Photo: Quang Thai – VNA
Singing carols to welcome Christmas in Yen Bai Province. Photo: The Duyet – VNA
A jubilant atmosphere at Bui Chu Church in Nam Dinh Province. Photo: Lam Khanh – VNA