As daylight fades, Christmas decorations gleam into view, lighting up the areas around Hoan Kiem lake. (Photo: VOV)
Christmas makes itself known on every street and even in locals' everyday routines. (Photo: VOV)
Hanoi during the year-end is more dazzling than usual. (Photo: VOV)
(Photo: VOV)
(Photo: VOV)
Christmas decorations can turn the usual shopping malls, restaurants, and cafes into hot spots. (Photo: VOV)
(Photo: VOV)
Christmas' red-white palette is once again in fashion during this year-end season, especially in Hang Ma Street. (Photo: VOV)
Hang Ma offers any festive decorations you can think of. (Photo: VOV)
(Photo: VOV)
Hanoians flock here to grab the best looking decorations for their homes ahead of Christmas and the New Year holidays. (Photo: VOV)
Hanoi's Old Quarter is a tourist magnet.(Photo: VOV)
A tourist and her camera in the Old Quarter. Like all visitors to the capital city at this time of year, she wants to bring home a slice of this joyous season. (Photo: VOV)
(Photo: VOV)
Christmas lights make St. Joseph's Cathedral looks even more majestic. (Photo: VOV)
(Photo: VOV)
(Photo: VOV)
The cathedral is a “check-in” hot spot for locals and tourists. (Photo: VOV)
(Photo: VOV)
Good food and quality time with your loved ones are must-haves for Christmas, even if you’re far from home. (Photo: VOV)
(Photo: VOV)
A lot of hard work went into decorating Ham Long Church ahead of the holiday season. (Photo: VOV)
The church’s new look has a way of making you feel welcomed, warm, and at peace, even though Christmas has yet to arrive. (Photo: VOV)
Inside, the church feels solemn yet peaceful, a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle outside. Most come here at this time of year to pray for a happy and peaceful Christmas for their loved ones. (Photo: VOV)