Photos of Churches Across China Celebrating Christmas

1/15The dancing group of Shuishiying Church in Dalian, Liaoning, formed flowers with fans to celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 26, 2021.

2/15The choir of Tumen Church in Xi'an, Shaanxi, sang a chorus in a Christmas celebration on December 12, 2021.(photo: Tumen Church)

3/15A dance was performed in a joint celebration conducted in Hepu Church, Beihai, Guangxi, on December 12, 2021.

Members of Pulandian Church on Wenhua Road performed a dance to celebrate Christmas in Bethel Church, Dalian, Liaoning, between December 24-25, 2021.

4/15Members of Pulandian Church on Wenhua Road performed a dance to celebrate Christmas in Bethel Church, Dalian, Liaoning, between December 24-25, 2021.(photo: Pulandian Church)

A member of the choir of Shuishiying Church in Dalian, Liaoning, took notes while listening to a sermon in a Christmas Sunday service held on December 26, 2021.

5/15A member of the choir of Shuishiying Church in Dalian, Liaoning, took notes while listening to a sermon in a Christmas Sunday service held on December 26, 2021.

6/15Believers of Shuishiying Church in Dalian, Liaoning, performed a dance in a Christmas Sunday service taking place on December 26, 2021.

7/15The choir of Dushu Lake Church in Suzhou, Jiangsu, sang a hymn to mark Christmas on December 24, 2021.

8/15The performers of Dushu Lake Church in Suzhou, Jiangsu, sang a chorus during a Christmas celebration held on December 25, 2021.

Members of the choir of Guangxiao Church in Guangzhou, Guangdong, entered the sanctuary with candles in their hands to worship God on December 24, 2021.

9/15Members of the choir of Guangxiao Church in Guangzhou, Guangdong, entered the sanctuary with candles in their hands to worship God on December 24, 2021.(photo: Guangxiao Church)

10/15A Nativity play was performed during a Christmas Sunday service held in Shilipu Church, Baoji, Shaanxi, on December 19, 2021.

11/15Members of Shilipu Church in Baoji, Shaanxi, performed a dance in a Christmas Sunday service on December 19, 2021.

12/15The choir of Shilipu Church in Baoji, Shaanxi, sang a hymn in a Christmas Sunday service on December 19, 2021.

13/15A dance was perfomed to celebrate Christmas by female members of Laohutun Church in Anshan, Liaoning, on December 11, 2021.(photo: Laohutun Church )