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December, known as "Christmas Month" by Chinese Christians, features diverse celebrations across urban and rural churches. This year, large city churches hosted tree-lighting ceremonies and festive events, while rural churches often celebrated earlier due to staff shortages. Programs included nativity plays, songs, and dramatic performances, such as Wenzhou Liushi Church’s plays on missionaries William Soothill and Matteo Ricci. House churches embraced localized celebrations with Chinese-style decorations, fan dances, and skits. In recent years, there has been a shift from gala-style festivities to smaller, flexible activities starting as early as November, with a focus on Advent reflection and charity events, highlighting the spiritual meaning of Christmas.
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