Amid the winter chill of northern China, the warmth of Christmas shines brightly in the hearts of Christians.

Across China, churches commemorate this special season with diverse festivities, including hymn singing, sacred dramas, and local carols performed in regional dialects.

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.

On November 24, Fengtai Church hosted a thanksgiving testimony gathering to commemorate Thanksgiving Day.

The second Sunday of December and the preceding Saturday are observed as Bible Day in Chinese churches. This year, Bible Day was celebrated on December 8, with the theme “Memorizing the Bible.”

On November 30, Louqiao Church in Ouhai District, Wenzhou, hosted a sacred music gathering aimed at enhancing the exchange of sacred music among local churches in Wenzhou, often referred to as "China's Jerusalem."

Holy Light Church in Daye City, Hubei Province, hosted a handwoven art exhibition in November to welcome Christmas and the New Year.

In October, a delegation from the Outreach Foundation visited China, stopping in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and cities across Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.

A church in Fujian held a praise meeting themed "It’s All for Love" on Chinese Valentine's Day to provide a platform for single believers to get to know each other, integrating Chinese culture with Christianity.

Here are five photos of a baptism service for 12 believers, which was conducted at Banshan Church in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on July 7.