This Christmas season, from the Central Highlands of Lam Dong and the mountainous town of Sa Pa in Lao Cai Province to the plains of Ninh Binh and major cities such as the capital Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, festive lights, carols, and church bells have filled the air. Streams of people have gathered at churches, parishes, and Catholic neighbourhoods to celebrate Christmas.

Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City comes alive in December with a vibrant blend of culture and faith, as Christmas celebrations transform the city into a lively festival where religious traditions and local customs meet, bringing people of all backgrounds together in joy, solidarity, and festive atmosphere.

Christmas, also known as the Nativity of the Lord, marks the birth of Jesus Christ and is widely celebrated in many countries as a time for family reunions, sharing love and fostering a warm, joyful atmosphere within families and communities.

During this year’s Christmas season, Da Lat City is more brilliant, as the 9th Da Lat Flower Festival is taking place. The citizens and people were immersed in the festive atmosphere with the decorations for Christmas, the colours of flowers and hymns and melodious winter love songs.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has not been repelled completely and the global economy is facing many great challenges, the festive atmosphere of Christmas and New Year 2023 is still overwhelming throughout the world , with sparkling lights, brightly decorated markets and warm gatherings.

Politburo member, Permanent Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man wished Catholic dignitaries and followers in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue a merry Christmas , while visiting the Archdiocese of Hue on December 23.

Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh visited and congratulated Archbishop Vu Dinh Hieu and Catholic dignitaries, priests and followers at Bui Chu Diocese in Xuan Truong district in the northern province of Nam Dinh on December 23, on the occasion of Christmas and New Year 2023.

During the last days of the year, Hang Ma Street in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, is bustling and sparkling to welcome Christmas Eve. People are eager to go shopping and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere in 2022.