Christmas Day Services Celebrate The Holiday In Philadelphia
By Justin Udo, Jan Carabeo
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- Churches around the world are hosting special Christmas day services, and it's no different here in Philadelphia where thousands of people are out celebrating the birth of Jesus.
As worshipers pack into the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, many took it as an opportunity to sing Christmas hymns with the choir.
"It's a great opportunity to come together with fellow believers and to just consider the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ," said one church attendee.
Many say the time spent in church on Christmas gives them the boost they need to help others throughout the year.
"The Christmas carols are going to energize me to give Bibles, food, clothes to the homeless and the poor," said another church-goer.
With Christmas being one of the most holy days of the christian calendar, the Cathedral Basilica hosts extra masses throughout the day to give worshipers ample opportunities to come out and celebrate.
