VOV.VN - With the last two Christmas celebrations in Vietnam being disrupted due to some level of restrictions being imposed due to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 marks a belated return to normality with booming commerce mixed with a festive atmosphere for local people to enjoy.

VOV.VN - St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hang Ma street, and local shopping malls are among the leading suggestions for tourists seeking to enjoy the upcoming Christmas holiday in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - Many hospitals throughout Ho Chi Minh City organised Christmas celebrations for COVID-19 patients, with a special focus on children, to encourage them to overcome difficulties faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - The authorities of Hoan Kiem district have banned locals and vehicles from all routes leading to St Joseph’s Cathedral and limited gatherings in Hanoi’s Old Quarter during the capital’s upcoming Christmas celebrations.

VOV.VN - A Catholic parish located in District 8 of Ho Chi Minh City is renowned for its colourful decorations each Christmas, although this year the site’s festive atmosphere has turned gloomy due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Many churches across the capital have put a limit on visitor numbers and plan to hold Christmas celebrations virtually this year during the country’s fight against COVID-19.

VOV.VN - The Christmas atmosphere descended on every corner of the country on the night of December 24, with churches and parishes celebrating the occasion, in addition to plenty of streets lit up by festive lamps and colourfully-decorated shops.