Thousands of worshippers are expected to celebrate Christmas Day masses at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris as part of the celebrations hailing its restoration just over five years after fire nearly destroyed the 12th century monument.

Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris hosted its first Christmas mass since it was reopened. Five and a half years after a catastrophic fire nearly destroyed the historic landmark, Notre Dame celebrating Christmas.

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is now preparing to celebrate Christmas Mass since recently reopened after years of renovations to fix the damage caused by a devastating fire. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.

This year, Notre-Dame de Paris celebrates its first Christmas masses since the fire in 2019. These celebrations, scheduled for December 24 and 25, 2024, promise to draw large crowds under its majestic vaults. If you'd like to take part in these masses on the occasion of its reopening, we tell you all about the details.

Five years after a fire nearly destroyed Notre Dame of Paris, the newly restored cathedral has celebrated its first Christmas Day Mass. Paris Archbishop Laurent Ulrich led the Mass during which he made reference to the cathedral's remarkable restoration.

This will be the first Christmas celebration since the restoration of the historic church following a devastating 2019 fire.

For the festive season, an exceptional Neapolitan nativity scene takes up residence in Notre-Dame de Paris, recently reopened to the public. An 18th-century masterpiece, it unveils 150 santons showcasing Italian craftsmanship and Christmas traditions. Come and visit the cathedral until February 2025!

This Christmas 2024, discover five enchanting churches to visit, featuring iconic sites like St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC and Notre-Dame de Paris for a truly magical festive experience.

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