At least four Chinese cities and one county have ordered restrictions on Christmas celebrations this year, according to official notices and interviews. Students, teachers and parents from 10 schools around China told The Associated Press that Christmas celebrations have been curtailed. Langfang city, just south of Beijing, banned Christmas stage performances and merchandising promotions, according to a notice circulated on social media. Shop windows were to be stripped of Christmas stickers and streets kept free of Christmas banners and lights. “It is forbidden to hang Christmas stockings, wear Christmas hats, place Christmas trees, and so on,” the notice read.

Source: Egypt Independent December 24, 2018 07:52 UTC