The festive atmosphere of Christmas has spread to every corner of the country, with plenty of locations full of music, colourful lights, and seasonal decorations as Christmas draws near.

St. Joseph's Cathedral in the heart of Hanoi is a popular sightseeing spot
for both locals and tourists every Christmas. (Photo: Laodong.vn)

In the buildup to Christmas plenty of shops on Hang Ma street in downtown
Hanoi put various types of decorations on display. (Photo: baochinhphu.vn)

Christmas offers a chance for people to send gifts to relatives and friends,
in addition to sending best wishes of joy and happiness. (Photo: baochinhphu.vn)

Every corner of the northern province of Nam Dinh, especially religious sites such
as churches, has been fully decorated with pine trees, nativity scenes, and sparkling
lights in celebration of Christmas. (Photo: Zingnews.vn)

A church in the northern province of Nam Dinh puts up festive decorations
to welcome Santa Claus. (Photo: Zingnews.vn)

A festive Christmas display on show. (Photo: Zingnews.vn)

Located in the northern province of Ninh Binh, Phat Diem stone
cathedral has been fully decorated in celebration of the festive season.
(Photo: Baoninhbinh.org.vn)

An overview of Phat Diem stone cathedral in Ninh Binh province.
(Photo: Baoninhbinh.org.vn)

A lake situated in front of a church in northern Thanh Hoa province reflects
the building’s colourful lights during the night. (Photo: Baothanhhoa.vn)

LED bulbs serve to lighten up a church in Thanh Hoa province.
(Photo: Baothanhhoa.vn)

Nghi Loc parish in Dien Hanh commune of Dien Chau district is among
the parishes that has the most beautiful and unique decorations in order
to celebrate this year’s Christmas season. (Photo: Baonghean.vn)

A store in Da Nang can be seen full of decorative items for the holiday season.
(Photo: Dantri.com.vn)

Catholics take time to decorate a church on Dien Bien Phu street in Da Nang as
a means of welcoming a warm and joyous holiday. (Photo: Dantri.com.vn)

A night market situated in the central city of Da Nang is transformed
with festive decorations. (Photo: Dantri.com.vn)

A wooden church located in the Central Highland province of Kon Tum
is decorated to welcome the arrival of Christmas. (Photo: Baokontum.com.vn)

Local people purchase decorative items to celebrate Christmas.
(Photo: Baokontum.com.vn)

Children rehearse various art performances in preparation for Christmas’s Eve
celebrations which will be held in Kon Tum province. (Photo: Baokontum.com.vn)

Shopping centres, office buildings, and streets throughout the centre
of Ho Chi Minh City have put up an array of Christmas decorations.
(Photo: Zingnews.vn)

The festive atmosphere can be felt at a bustling shopping centre in
the southern metropolis. (Photo: Zingnews.vn)

A giant pine tree stands in front of Bitexco building in Ho Chi Minh City, a site that
has become a favourite check-in spot among the southern city’s young people.
(Photo: Zingnews.vn)