People embrace Christmas in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (photos)

Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporters captured the following joyful Christmas moments in the two biggest cities, as well as the red color covering most of the streets and houses there.

Santa Claus clothes are on sale on Hang Ma Street in Hanoi and priced from VND50,000 (US$2) to VND100,000 ($5).

Chu Bich Thuy (left) and her children are pictured wearing Santa Claus hats and taking a selfie on Hang Ma Street in Hanoi.

As Christmas is one of the special holidays of the year, many people take their children to Hang Ma Street for shopping.

A sad expression is seen on the faces of traders on Hang Ma Street because Christmas items have sold slowly this year.

This little girl seems to be curious while pointing at the colorful Christmas items.

A big wooden house in front of a hotel in Hanoi that attracts many people to come and take bridal photos

A boy wearing Santa Claus clothes is seen going to the church in Hanoi with his family member.

Mannequins wear Santa Claus hats, standing on Hang Bong Street in Hanoi.

A king-size Christmas tree at a shopping mall on Dao Tan Street in Hanoi which draws many people to visit and take photos

The happiness of child patients at the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion in Hanoi during a Christmas party on December 21, 2014

Many people gather in front of a shopping mall in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

A roundabout in downtown Ho Chi Minh City

Youngsters are pictured wearing reindeer antlers to take photos and celebrate Christmas.

Parents take their children out to embrace Christmas.

A foreign family walks on the street in Ho Chi Minh City.

Young people wear Santa Claus clothes and take pictures.

The beaming smiles of youngsters during the festive season