How do most Americans celebrate Christmas?

Answer 1

Though not everyone in the U.S. celebrates Christmas, a traditional Christmas celebration would include a Christmas tree with lights and ornaments, and often other decorations such as a wreath or outdoor lights. Christmas is the major retail holiday, and many families have large numbers of brightly wrapped gifts under the tree. On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus visits after the small children are in bed, leaving (often unwrapped) gifts for them. Often he will fill stockings hung by the fireplace with candy and toys. Usually there's a large family dinner on Christmas Day with Turkey or Ham as the main course. Christians may attend a church service late on Christmas Eve, or on Christmas Day. Hospitality is important to many during the Christmas season and there will be parties through New Year's day.

America is multicultural, with members of many ethnic groups celebrating in their own unique ways. So, for example, a family of Mexican-American heritage will prepare and serve tamales on Christmas Eve. A family of Polish extraction will serve traditional piroges and kolatche.

Answer 2

Though not everyone in the U.S. celebrates Christmas, a traditional Christmas celebration would include a Christmas tree with lights and ornaments, and often other decorations such as a wreath or outdoor lights. Christmas is the major retail holiday, and many families have large numbers of brightly wrapped gifts under the tree. On Christmas Eve, Santa Claus visits after the small children are in bed, leaving (often unwrapped) gifts for them. Often he will fill stockings hung by the fireplace with candy and toys. Usually there's a large family dinner on Christmas Day with Turkey or Ham as the main course. Christians may attend a church service late on Christmas Eve, or on Christmas Day. Hospitality is important to many during the Christmas season and there will be parties through New Year's day.

America is multicultural, with members of many ethnic groups celebrating in their own unique ways. So, for example, a family of Mexican-American heritage will prepare and serve tamales on Christmas Eve. A family of Polish extraction will serve traditional piroges and kolatche.