(VOVworld) - The Christmas atmosphere has pervaded all corners of Hanoi, especially beautifully decorated Catholic Churches.

Ham Long Church is busily preparing for Christmas Eve.

The well decorated main gate.

Everyone is working hard to prepare for the Christmas Eve ceremony.

St. Joseph’s Cathedral near Hoan Kiem Lake attracts a large number of visitors on Christmas Eve.

It takes four days to decorate the replica of the cave believed to be the birth place of Jeus Christ.

Busy preparations for a merry Christmas.

A replica of the Jesus cave is made outside St. Joseph’s Cathedral.

Cua Bac Church attracts many visitors on Christmas Eve.

The spacious church gathers a large number of locals.