Hanoians have started to feel the chilly air since the middle of December. As temperature plunges, shopping malls, and main streets heat up in preparation for Christmas and the New Year. In photo: Decorations in the main gate to DOJI Tower, one of the largest centers for gold, gems, and jewelry in Vietnam. (Photo: VOV)
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Cua Bac church has also been hard at work to prepare for the holiday season. (Photo: VOV)
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In front of St. Joseph Cathedral, a giant Christmas tree, a nativity scene, and a Christmas star have been set up. (Photo: VOV)
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Restaurant chains are filled with the color of Christmas. In photo: Christmas decorations for a Tous les Jours branch in Ly Thuong Kiet street. (Photo: VOV)
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Colorful ornaments, Christmas trees, advent wreaths, and presents are common decors in restaurants at this time of the year. (Photo: VOV)
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Small business owners in Hang Ma street are still busy after Halloween to prepare their stocks of Christmas goods. (Photo: VOV)
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Decorations in a variety of eye-catching designs meet the demand of every imaginable buyer. (Photo: VOV)
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Business is blooming in Hang Ma street during Christmas. (Photo: VOV)
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The price of Christmas goods have gone up compared to 2022 but is still perfectly reasonable for buyers. (Photo: VOV)
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Hang Ma street is a hotspot for Christmas photos, especially with the youth. (Photo: VOV)
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Looks like "Santa Claus" is doing some market research for Christmas. (Photo: VOV)
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And so are the Christmas "reindeers", who have been dabbing into a bit of Industry 4.0 in recent years. (Photo: VOV)
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Hanoi is a great destination for foreign tourists to spend their winter break. (Photo: VOV)
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Christmas is also a great time for strangers to become friends and welcome a joyous Christmas together. (Photo: VOV)
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