Christmas Celebrations Held in Churches and Venues Nationwide (Part I)

Believers performed dances to celebrate Christmas in the Gospel Church in Daxing District, Beijing City, on December 25, 2023.
1/23Believers performed dances to celebrate Christmas in the Gospel Church in Daxing District, Beijing City, on December 25, 2023.
Believers performed the instrument chorus to celebrate Christmas in the Gospel Church in Daxing District, Beijing City, on December 25, 2023.
2/23Believers performed the instrument chorus to celebrate Christmas in the Gospel Church in Daxing District, Beijing City, on December 25, 2023.
A picture of a huge Christmas tree outside the Beijing Chongwenmen Church
3/23A picture of a huge Christmas tree outside the Beijing Chongwenmen Church
Congregants gathered to commemorate Christmas at the Chongwenmen Church in Beijing on December 25, 2023.
4/23Congregants gathered to commemorate Christmas at the Chongwenmen Church in Beijing on December 25, 2023.
Believers performed a choir to celebrate Christmas at the Nanyuan Church in Beijing on December 24, 2023.
5/23Believers performed a choir to celebrate Christmas at the Nanyuan Church in Beijing on December 24, 2023.
Believers performed in special costumes to celebrate Christmas at the Wuxi International Church in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, on December 23, 2023.
6/23Believers performed in special costumes to celebrate Christmas at the Wuxi International Church in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, on December 23, 2023.
Believers performed in ethnic minority clothing and various costumes to celebrate Christmas at the Wuxi International Church in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, on December 23, 2023.
7/23Believers performed in ethnic minority clothing and various costumes to celebrate Christmas at the Wuxi International Church in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, on December 23, 2023.
The Sheshanxingcheng Church held a themed Sunday service, "Today, a Savior is born for you," in Xixia District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, on December 24, 2023.
8/23The Sheshanxingcheng Church held a themed Sunday service, "Today, a Savior is born for you," in Xixia District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, on December 24, 2023.
Believers performed an umbrealla dance to mark Christmas at the Xinhe Town meeting point in Xixia DIstrict, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, on December 24, 2023.
9/23Believers performed an umbrealla dance to mark Christmas at the Xinhe Town meeting point in Xixia DIstrict, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, on December 24, 2023.
Believers performed a Christmas play to mark Christmas at the Xinhe Town meeting point in Xixia District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, on December 24, 2023.
10/23Believers performed a Christmas play to mark Christmas at the Xinhe Town meeting point in Xixia District, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province, on December 24, 2023.
The choir performed to celebrate Christmas at the Fulinbao Church in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, from December 24-25, 2023.
11/23The choir performed to celebrate Christmas at the Fulinbao Church in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, from December 24-25, 2023.
The elderly fellowship of the Fulinbao Church performed a dance to celebrate Christmas in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, from December 24-25, 2023.
12/23The elderly fellowship of the Fulinbao Church performed a dance to celebrate Christmas in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, from December 24-25, 2023.
The choir performed to celebrate Christmas at the Shuguang Church in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, on December 25, 2023.
13/23The choir performed to celebrate Christmas at the Shuguang Church in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, on December 25, 2023.
Believers performed on stage to celebrate Christmas at the Laohutun Church in Anshan City, Liaoning Province, on December 23, 2023.
14/23Believers performed on stage to celebrate Christmas at the Laohutun Church in Anshan City, Liaoning Province, on December 23, 2023.
Believers performed a fan dance to celebrate Christmas at the Laohutun Church in Anshan City, Liaoning Province, on December 23, 2023.
15/23Believers performed a fan dance to celebrate Christmas at the Laohutun Church in Anshan City, Liaoning Province, on December 23, 2023.
Believers gathered to celebrate Christmas at the Xingsheng Church in Anshan City, Liaoning Province, on December 10, 2023.
16/23Believers gathered to celebrate Christmas at the Xingsheng Church in Anshan City, Liaoning Province, on December 10, 2023.
Believers performed a fan dance to celebrate Christmas at the Xingsheng Church in Anshan City, Liaoning Province, on December 10, 2023.
17/23Believers performed a fan dance to celebrate Christmas at the Xingsheng Church in Anshan City, Liaoning Province, on December 10, 2023.
Ji'ning CC&TSPM hold a calligraphy and painting event to celebrate Christmas at Huangjiajie Church in Ji'ning City, Shandong Province, on December 9, 2023.
18/23Ji'ning CC&TSPM hold a calligraphy and painting event to celebrate Christmas at Huangjiajie Church in Ji'ning City, Shandong Province, on December 9, 2023.
Yichuan County‘s CC&TSPM held a praise meeting to commerate Christmas in Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province, from December 8–9, 2023.
19/23Yichuan County‘s CC&TSPM held a praise meeting to commerate Christmas in Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province, from December 8–9, 2023.
Yichuan County‘s CC&TSPM held a praise meeting to commerate Christmas in Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province, from December 8–9, 2023.
20/23Yichuan County‘s CC&TSPM held a praise meeting to commerate Christmas in Yan'an City, Shaanxi Province, from December 8–9, 2023.
A special couplet is posted on the entrance to celebrate Christmas at the Dongxin Xiang Church in Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, during the 2023 Christmas season.
21/23A special couplet is posted on the entrance to celebrate Christmas at the Dongxin Xiang Church in Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, during the 2023 Christmas season.
Christmas trees are placed in the yard to celebrate Christmas at the Dongxin Xiang Church in Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, during the 2023 Christmas season.
22/23Christmas trees are placed in the yard to celebrate Christmas at the Dongxin Xiang Church in Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, during the 2023 Christmas season.
A huge inflatable Santa Claus "climbs" outside the wall of the Fujian Theological Seminary to celebrate Christmas during the 2023 Christmas season.
23/23A huge inflatable Santa Claus "climbs" outside the wall of the Fujian Theological Seminary to celebrate Christmas during the 2023 Christmas season.
By The Gospel TimesDecember 28th, 2023

For Christians, December is a month of celebration, celebrating the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ, and the peace he has brought into the world.

After three years of the pandemic, the churches in China were able to celebrate Christmas with believers and seekers in 2023. Nationwide churches prepared in advance with decorations and various events.

During the events, many churches were packed with people. There were wonderful performances on the stage, such as hymns of praise, dances, Christmas plays, recitations, instrumental performances, etc. Pastors delivered sermons about the true meaning of Christmas. Churches across the country prepared presents for believers and seekers, bringing the warmth of the Lord's love to every attendee during the frigid winter days.

This photo album (part I) collects photos of 2023 Christmas activities at some churches and venues in China. 

To be continued...

- Translated by Poppy Chan

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