Christmas In The USA

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The United States of America has many different traditions and ways that people in celebrate Christmas. Many customs are like ones in the UK, France, Italy, Holland, Poland and Mexico.

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Christmas Lights

People in the USA like to decorate the outsides of their houses with lights and sometimes even statues of Snowmen, Santa Claus, and Reindeer.

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Santa Claus

On Christmas Eve, children wait for Santa Claus to bring presents and stuff stockings.

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Christmas Trees

Many homes have trees that are decorated with ornaments and lights. Some families string popcorn to hang on the tree.

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Christmas Feast

Americans eat roast turkey or ham served with cranberry sauce, then plum pudding or pumpkin pie.

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Mistletoe

Tradition is, if you are caught under the mistletoe, you may get kissed.

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Capital Christmas

In Washington D.C., a huge tree with ornaments is lit when the President presses a button and turns on the tree's lights during a big celebration.

Sources

www.soundcloud.com

http://reindeerland.org/christmas-traditions/index.htm

http://www.santas.net/americanchristmas.htm

http://www.whychristmas.com/cultures/usa.shtml

www.wikipedia.com

Christmas In The USA

Read All About It

USA Flag (1777, 1960)

Map of the USA

USA on the World Map

Multicultural

Christmas Lights

Santa Claus

Christmas Trees

Christmas Feast

Mistletoe

Capital Christmas

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