Christmas Day celebrations in Malaysia were marked by joyous gatherings, religious services, and festive traditions, uniting people of diverse backgrounds.
Christmas Day celebrations across the country this year were vibrant and joyous, with people from various races participating in the festivities, while Christians observed religious services and festive traditions to mark the special day. The beautiful weather this morning added to the cheer of Christmas celebrations, with the Minor Basilica of St Anne in Bukit Mertajam drawing thousands of Christians for religious observances.
The over 100-year-old church has been a beloved site for people from various racial backgrounds, since the early hours of the day. A check by Bernama found that families attended the service in new attire, and many took the chance to take photos in front of the historic church and its surrounding monuments. Hundreds of Christians, including foreign visitors, gathered at the 100-year-old Church of St Anthony in Teluk Intan, arriving as early as 8 am with their loved ones, dressed in colourful attire. Additionally, the iconic Menara Condong Teluk Intan became a popular destination for the public on this public holiday, with many families visiting the landmark to take memorable photos in the picturesque surroundings of the leaning tower. Pastor Angela Wong Chin Chin shared that more than 400 Christians filled the church since yesterday, actively participating in religious services to mark Christmas. The celebrations included a variety of activities such as gift exchanges, singing, and prayers. In JOHOR, around 2,000 Christians from various nationalities gathered at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Johor Bahru to take part in religious services starting as early as 7 am. Cyril Benedict, a security guard, expressed his joy at the festive atmosphere in the church, where songs and prayers echoed, as he celebrated Christmas with the diverse, multiracial community
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