(VOVworld) – Christmas celebrations were held in many localities on Thursday. Churches and entertainment centers in Hanoi were packed with people.

Le Thuy Dung of Hoang Mai district said: “Every year I go to the Cathedral to listen to Christmas songs. This year I took my children along so they could enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. The Cathedral is decorated beautifully and everyone is very excited. We’ll come here again next year.”

In HCM city, thousands of people flocked to the city center to celebrate Christmas. Christ Murdock of Scotland said he enjoyed the atmosphere there: “It’s my first time having Christmas in Vietnam. I feel very happy. It’s a hot Christmas and there is a lot of Christmas energy here. And I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!”

Can Tho city held many activities on major streets and in churches and trading centers to entertain local residents on this occasion.