Vietnam Catholics asked to avoid lavish Christmas
With many faithful having financial difficulties, the emphasis is on celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ religiously
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Yen Bai Church is decorated with a Christmas tree, lights and decorations to attract people on Christmas Eve. (Photo: UCA News)
Priests in northern Vietnam have called on Catholics to focus on the meaning of Christmas and avoid secular cultural performance and grand Christmas scenes.
Father Joseph Chu Van Khuong, head of Nghia Lo Deanery with over 15,000 Catholics, said Christmas is the true gift and joy that God offers human beings, so people should prepare their spirits to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ religiously rather than with cultural performances and lavish celebrations.