On Tuesday evening, thousands of people rushed to the area around St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hanoi to experience the Christmas spirit.
The streets around the cathedral, including Nha Chung, Nha Tho, Hang Trong, Au Trieu, and Ly Quoc Su, were also packed with people.
A giant Christmas tree at the cathedral is adorned with thousands of white snowflakes, shimmering tinsel, and sparkling lights.
Le Nhi, from the central province of Nghe An, said this was her first visit to St. Joseph's Cathedral, and she was truly impressed by the warm and festive ambience.
The performance of Christmas carols at St. Joseph's Cathedral
The area around Hoan Kiem Lake attracted crowds, particularly young people.
Hang Ma Street in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, is filled with the Christmas spirit, with shops selling a variety of decorations.
Thai Ha Parish Church served a large number of worshippers attending Mass.
Meanwhile, many streets in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City were congested on Tuesday evening as crowds gathered to celebrate Christmas.
Around 6 pm, the area surrounding Notre-Dame Cathedral was jammed.
By 8:30 pm, the flow of vehicles from various areas heading towards the city centre sharply increased.
Meanwhile, in the Christian community in District 8, many families gathered to pray for a peaceful Christmas season and a happy new year.
