In Pennsylvania, putz is built under the Christmas tree by the Moravians. The Germans are given gifts by Belsnickle. In Hawaii, people send Christmas greetings to distant neighbors by shooting firearms and letting off fireworks. The Christmas dinner is eaten outdoors. Christmas starts with the arrival of Christmas Tree Ship. Alaska follows different traditions. A star on a pole is taken from one door to another by Herod’s Men. The boys and girls sing carols carrying the star and are invited for supper. Washington DC has huge, well-decorated Christmas tree which is lit when the President presses a button. Boston sees a lot of carol singing and the singers carry hand bells, whereas, in New Orleans, a huge ox is paraded around the streets decorated with holly and ribbons are tied to its horns.
Arizona has the Mexican ritual of Las Posadas. This is a ritual procession and the play represents the search of Mary and Joseph for a room at the inn. In California, Santa Claus sweeps in on a surfboard. Colorado has an enormous star placed in the mountains so that everybody can see it and in Philadelphia, a mummers parade is held for the whole day.
Christmas in USA has homes adorned with holly, mistletoe, lights and various other decorations. The Christmas is for friends and family and the roast turkey with cranberry sauce, a soft delectable Christmas pudding and other traditional fares are enjoyed by everyone. Visit Christmas Carnivals for more.
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