What should you keep in mind when going to church on Christmas?

I am not a religious person, but if I want to go to churches during Christmas to have fun and take pictures, what should I keep in mind?

I live in Da Nang, not a religious person, but I want to go inside the church to take pictures and enjoy Christmas in the churches. I don't know if this is allowed and if so, what should I pay attention to? I have never been inside the church on Christmas.

Thanks.

Thu Nga

Reply

Father Vu Ngoc Cuong, parish priest of Son Thuy, A Luoi district, Hue Archdiocese, said that Catholicism is a major religion in the world. The name "Catholicism" has a universal meaning, meaning a religion for everyone, without discrimination or prejudice against anyone.

Inside Notre Dame Cathedral (HCMC) on Christmas Day. Photo: Quynh Tran — Inside Notre Dame Cathedral (HCMC) on Christmas Day. Photo: *Quynh Tran*

However, on Christmas and other special occasions, to ensure safety and avoid being taken advantage of by bad guys, and to show respect when entering the church, a sacred place for Catholics, you should first ask the parish priest or someone responsible for looking after the church to open the door and give instructions. Anyone can enter the church, and usually taking photos in the church is not prohibited.

Please note that you should not dress revealingly or inappropriately when entering the church, and you should not talk loudly in the church, because this is a place reserved for prayer and the celebration of Catholic rituals.

Wishing you a peaceful and happy Christmas.

Nguyen Dong

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