Many Hanoians flock to Thai Ha church to welcome Christmas 2018 

Phat Diem Cathedral in Ninh Binh province attracts crowds of people, including both Catholics and non-Catholics 

Phat Diem Cathedral is splendidly decorated for Christmas 2018 

Phat Diem Cathedral 

Catholics and visitors stream into Phat Diem Cathedral

Catholics and visitors stream into Phat Diem Cathedral 

Catholics and visitors stream into Phat Diem Cathedral 

A solemn ceremony is held to welcome Christmas in Cua Bac Church in Hanoi 

A solemn ceremony is held to welcome Christmas in Cua Bac Church in Hanoi 

Christmas rituals are performed in Cua Bac Church 

Christmas rituals are performed in Cua Bac Church 

Cua Bac church choir performs at holy night

Christmas rituals are performed in Cua Bac Church 

Catholic followers perform Christmas rituals