In the United States, Christmas season begins two months before Christmas and starts with Thanksgiving. The Voice of America tells about American traditions at Christmas.
1. Gifts for teachers and postmen
In the United States, there is a tradition of giving small gifts to people on whose work human comfort depends, for example, employees of beauty salons, gyms or nurses. This is not necessary, but a small gift will help maintain good friendship.
2. Free Christmas trees and “food banks”
Many charities give out trees for free to low-income or military families.
3. Trips to the amusement park
A trip to the amusement park for rides is one of the most popular ways to spend time with the family during the holidays, including Christmas.
4. Ugly Christmas sweaters
At Christmas in the United States, it is customary to wear a special category of winter clothing – “Ugly Christmas Sweaters”. This trend was born in the 1980s. Today, young people even throw theme parties.
5. Lush table
At Christmas in the USA it is customary to treat family and friends to a big dinner, which consists of dishes from different cuisines of the world.
