Hanoi streets covered with Christmas cheer

December 09, 2016 - 08:01 AM

Christmas is two weeks away, and Hanoi's streets are beginning to display some festive cheer.

A shop sells Christmas decorations on Hang Ma Street

A woman buys Christmas decorations at a shop on Hang Ma Street

Santa Claus can be seen on Hanoi streets

Santa Claus clothes sold by many shops in Hanoi

On Minh Khai Street

Christmas trees on Hanoi streets

Christmas products attract many customers

Source: dtinews.vn

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