HCM City, Dec. 24 -- Ho Chi Minh City comes alive in December with a vibrant blend of culture and faith, as Christmas celebrations transform the city into a lively festival where religious traditions and local customs meet, bringing people of all backgrounds together in joy, solidarity, and festive atmosphere.

By dusk on December 24, streets flowing toward the heart of the southern metropolis teemed with festive crowds. Illuminated by thousands of LED lights, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral has emerged as a magnet for visitors and local young people alike, shining as the city's most vivid stage of cultural exchange.

Here, young people, dressed in festive outfits, gather hand in hand, snapping selfies under the glow of LED lights, accompanie...