Photos: Beijing Churches Mark Christmas

A Christian woman performed a piano solo on a spotlight-lit stage adorned with a striped Christmas tree at Haidian Church in Beijing on December 25, 2024.
1/17A Christian woman performed a piano solo on a spotlight-lit stage adorned with a striped Christmas tree at Haidian Church in Beijing on December 25, 2024.(Photo: Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM)
A group of Christian women gave a vivid performance to commemorate the festival at Haidian Church in Beijing on December 25, 2024.
2/17A group of Christian women gave a vivid performance to commemorate the festival at Haidian Church in Beijing on December 25, 2024.(Photo: Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM)
The Gospel Church in Daxing District, Beijing, was decorated with two Christmas trees during the 2024 Christmas season.
3/17The Gospel Church in Daxing District, Beijing, was decorated with two Christmas trees during the 2024 Christmas season.
Believers staged the sacred drama "Return of the Prodigal Son" in commemoration of Christmas at the Gospel Church in Daxing District, Beijing, on December 25, 2024.
4/17Believers staged the sacred drama "Return of the Prodigal Son" in commemoration of Christmas at the Gospel Church in Daxing District, Beijing, on December 25, 2024.
Christians presented a group dance “Joy to the World” in celebration of Christmas at the Gospel Church in Daxing District, Beijing, on December 25, 2024.
5/17Christians presented a group dance “Joy to the World” in celebration of Christmas at the Gospel Church in Daxing District, Beijing, on December 25, 2024.
On December 10, 2024, congregants dressed in traditional ethnic costumes performed on stage to celebrate Christmas during the joint praise meeting, attended by congregations from 21 meeting points in the district, at Fengtai Church in Fengtai District, Beijing.
6/17On December 10, 2024, congregants dressed in traditional ethnic costumes performed on stage to celebrate Christmas during the joint praise meeting, attended by congregations from 21 meeting points in the district, at Fengtai Church in Fengtai District, Beijing.(Photo: Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM)
The exterior of Chongwenmen Church is illuminated with light strips, and the cross shines brightly.
7/17The exterior of Chongwenmen Church is illuminated with light strips, and the cross shines brightly.
The church staff from the reception team warmly greeted visitors outside Chongwenmen Church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024.
8/17The church staff from the reception team warmly greeted visitors outside Chongwenmen Church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024.(Photo: Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM)
The Chongwenmen Church's main hall, with two calligraphy pieces reading "Hallelujah" and "Immanuel," hung on the pillars, was filled by the congregation in Beijing on December 24, 2024.
9/17The Chongwenmen Church's main hall, with two calligraphy pieces reading "Hallelujah" and "Immanuel," hung on the pillars, was filled by the congregation in Beijing on December 24, 2024.
Above the front seats in the main hall of Chongwenmen Church, a calligraphy banner displaying the theme of the worship service, "Worship," was hung during the 2024 Christmas season.
10/17Above the front seats in the main hall of Chongwenmen Church, a calligraphy banner displaying the theme of the worship service, "Worship," was hung during the 2024 Christmas season.
Young believers wearing black and Christmas scarves sang to worship God at a church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024.
11/17Young believers wearing black and Christmas scarves sang to worship God at a church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024.(Photo: Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM)
Christians in robes holding candles processed through the church doors at a church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024.
12/17Christians in robes holding candles processed through the church doors at a church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024.(Photo: Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM)
Christian women in blue and red ethnic costumes danced with flowers at a church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024.
13/17Christian women in blue and red ethnic costumes danced with flowers at a church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024.(Photo: Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM)
Christians performed with different instruments in celebration of Christmas at a church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024.
14/17Christians performed with different instruments in celebration of Christmas at a church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024. (Photo: Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM)
A large choir performed to celebrate Christmas at a church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024.
15/17A large choir performed to celebrate Christmas at a church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024.(Photo: Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM)
Believers staged a Christmas performance depicting the birth of Jesus at a church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024.
16/17Believers staged a Christmas performance depicting the birth of Jesus at a church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024. (Photo: Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM)
Christians in special costumes posed for a commemorative photo after performing a Christmas play at a church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024.
17/17Christians in special costumes posed for a commemorative photo after performing a Christmas play at a church in Beijing during Christmas Week 2024.(Photo: Beijing Municipal CC&TSPM)
By CCD EditorialDecember 27th, 2024

December marks the Christmas season, a time cherished by Christians worldwide as it celebrates the joyous news of the Savior's birth. Here are some photos showcasing how believers in churches across Beijing, China, commemorated this special festival, featuring Christmas plays, various dances in festive or ethnic costumes, and choir performances, among other celebrations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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