Christmas atmosphere descends on parishes in Ho Chi Minh City

Binh An Thuong parish in District 8 attracts plenty of local residents every Christmas season to take part in the annual celebrations.

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Parishioners have spent half a month preparing decorations ahead of Christmas Eve.

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A local meticulously decorates a nativity scene set up on the street.

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All preparations are now almost completed at Binh Thai Church.

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Mr. An, a resident of District 8, says his family has made decorations for Christmas for the past 20 years. Unlike in the past two years, the Xmas atmosphere this year is in full swing with the COVID-19 outbreak brought under control and life returning to normal.