Christmas+in+American

=Christmas In America=

December 25th: Christmas Day || USA || Ham or Turkey Cookies/ Candy Eggnog Gingerbread Candy cane Fruitcake || Red (Jesus' sacrifice for all) Green (rebirth) Colored lights (the light of Christ) Star (the star the three wise men followed) Angel (the angel who told the shepherds of Jesus' birth) Nativity Scene (the scene of Jesus' birth) Gifts (the gifts the Wisemen brought) || Jesus, Joseph, Mary Three Wisemen Manger Nativity scene Christmas tree Presents Santa Reindeer ||
 * || Date || Country || Foods || Symbols || Key Words ||
 * Christmas in America || December 24th: Christmas Eve

Christmas in America is a religious holiday that is celebrated by Christians. This holiday marks the birth of Jesus as the savior of the Christian religion. Americans have many traditions as part of Christmas. The celebration begins at the end of November for many Americans as they decorate for the season. Common symbols for this holiday are a Christmas tree covered in bright lights and ornately designed ornaments, stockings hung near a fireplace, a nativity scene depicting the birth of Jesus in a manger, colorful lights decorating the fronts of houses, as well as less religious winter images such as snowmen and snowflakes. As the actual day of the holiday approaches, many Americans prepare for the holiday by purchasing or making presents for family and loved ones. These presents are a symbol of the gifts brought by the three Wisemen to Jesus. The gifts are exchanged on Christmas Eve or Day (or both depending on the individual's traditions) as families and friends get together to celebrate with one another over good food and friendship. Many families also mark the day by attending church. Other families enjoy Christmas as a less religious holiday. Ideals such as generosity, caring, and family are the focus for these celebrations as the participants sing Christmas carols, bake holiday treats, and await the arrival of Santa in his sleigh of reindeer. Whatever the traditions, Christmas is a major holiday that is a part of the American culture.

America is one of the many places where Christmas is celebrated. In this picture America is the red regions of the world.

This is one example of a nativity scene that may decorate the homes of Christians who celebrate Christmas. It shows the birth of Jesus and often also includes angels, barn animals, Joseph, Mary, shepherds, and the three Wisemen.

A Christmas tree is one of the most common decorations seen at Christmas time. The star at the top of the tree represents the star that the shepherds and Wisemen followed to find Jesus in the manger after being born. The brightly colored lights represent the light Jesus brought into the world. The candy canes are hooked shaped to represent the curved handles of the shepherds. The color red is meant to make Christians think about the saving sacrifice of Jesus.