If someone does not know what number in the US Christmas, it should be said that the majority of residents of the freedom-loving continent are Catholics in their religion and this holiday they celebrate on December 25. For a long time the most important holiday of the country was considered Thanksgiving. However, Christmas could not but conquer the hearts of people with its pure and good traditions, and since the end of the 19th century it has been recognized as official authorities.
How does America celebrate Christmas?
One of the main features of America is its multinational people, which led to a variety of customs in the celebration of Christmas in different parts of the country. Unites all the same thing - this is the desire to make your home the most colorful. Therefore, buildings, trees and shrubs literally sparkle with Christmas lights. Priorities at this time will be thawed red and green. In private possessions, you can see the garlanded figures of angels, the Virgin Mary, who holds the baby and other Christmas characters in her arms. The main Christmas tree is set in front of the White House, surrounded by small Christmas trees from different states.
One of the great traditions is to glorify God and the birth of Jesus Christ in songs and hymns. It is customary to arrange performances staging this event. Deeply believing people are present in the church during worship.
Christmas in the US is celebrated as the expectation of a miracle. This forces people to decorate the Christmas tree and prepare stockings in which the good Santa Claus, who has made his way through the chimney, will necessarily put a gift for obedient children. The symbol of Christmas in America, without which this holiday can not do, is a fir-tree wreath decorating the front door of almost every house. Many prefer to have among the adornments of the branches of mistletoe or holly.
In America, most people spend Christmas, as a family holiday, often collecting at the same table all relatives. Traditionally, the main dish is considered to be a roasted turkey or goose. On the table, beans, homemade sausages and fish are always present. Of sweet dishes, the most popular is a cookie with ginger or pudding, which, in addition to love, the hostess puts dried fruits.
A good mood is supported by wearing bright festive hats and clothes with Christmas symbols.
The eve of the holiday is also a long-awaited sale, the beginning of which gives Thanksgiving .