Beijing, Dec. 26 -- Christmas Eve was largely uneventful in many parts of China this year as the Chinese Communist government imposed stricter measures on religious gatherings, public festivities and even holiday decorations, according to accounts from pastors, Christians and local residents across the country documented by The Epoch Times (TET).

House churches in several provinces reported that their planned Christmas services were obstructed by state security agents.

Universities cautioned students against public celebrations or social media references to Christmas.

Police in Shanghai detained individuals participating in impromptu street events.

Commercial Christmas displays also declined noticeably or were restricted to designated...