Nobody else in the world celebrates Christmas quite like the United States of America. But with
\na massive population and influences from many different countries around the world, there is no
\none quintessentially American way to celebrate. Instead, every individual family has their own
\ntraditions that draw on many different influences to celebrate the season.
\nFor many, the Christmas season begins after Thanksgiving Day in late November. Towns and
\ncities of every shape and size decorate with brightly coloured lights as well as a Christmas tree
\nplaced in a prominent space, usually a town square. Perhaps the most famous Christmas
\ndisplay is New York City\u2019s Rockefeller Centre\u2014where a huge Christmas tree and lights set the
\nbackdrop for an outdoor ice skating rink. New York is also known for its festive holiday displays
\nin the windows of many major department stores.
\nOutside of the city, many small towns also deck the halls, with many of them looking like the
\nfront of a postcard once a light dusting of snow happens. In Santa Claus, Indiana (yes, that\u2019s the
\nname of the town!), a local post master started a tradition in the 1920s of encouraging children
\nto send their letters to Santa Clause (the person). Today, volunteers from Santa Claus, IN
\nanswer thousands of letters written to Santa Claus, the person, each year.
\nThe majority of celebrations happen in the USA on December 24 and 25. On Christmas Eve
\nmany families and friends will gather for a meal. And before bed, children will traditionally leave
\nmilk and cookies out as a snack for Santa who visits each house thanks to his trusty sleigh and
\neight (or nine, depending on the weather) flying reindeer. He then comes down the chimney and
\nleaves presents underneath the tree. On Christmas morning, families gather together to open
\npresents and visit friends and family.
\nIn many parts of the USA, especially in the Southwest, many people will leave \u2018luminarias\u2019 or
\n\u2018farolitos\u2019 outside\u2014paper sacks wills with sand with a candle inside. The candles are lit on
\nChristmas Eve and placed on the edges of paths to represent lighting the way to Mary and
\nJoseph can find somewhere to stay\u2014a tradition that has been adopted from Mexico along with
\neating traditional Mexican foods like tamales.
\nAnd not to forget New Year\u2019s Eve, the United States is also home to some of the largest
\ncelebrations in the world to ring in the new year. The celebrations in Time\u2019s Square in New York
\nCity are extremely popular and often feature live music, special guests, and of course the
\ninfamous countdown to midnight when the ball drops to signify the beginning of a fresh calendar year.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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