If we talk about Christmas, also we will talk about Santa Claus. He
was born in US in the 1980’s. Christmas celebrations vary greatly between
regions of the United States.
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ALASKA
In Alaska, a star on a pole is taken from door to door, followed by
Herod’s men who try to capture the star. Colonial doorways are often decorated
with pineapple, a symbol of hospitality.
Boys and girls with lanterns on poles carry a large figure of a
star from door to door. They sing carols and are invited in for supper.
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WASHINGTON
DC
A huge,
spectacular tree is lit ceremoniously when the president presses a button and
turns on the trees lights.
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ARIZONA
The Mexican
ritual “Las Posadas” is kept up. A ritual procession and play representing the
search of Mary and Joseph for a room at the inn. Family play the parts and
visit each other’s houses enacting and re-enacting the drama and at the same
time, having a look at each family’s crib.
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HAWAII
Christmas stars
with the coming of the “Christmas tree ships” which is a ship bringing a great
load of Christmas fare. Santa Claus arrives by boat.
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CALIFORNIA
Santa Claus
sweeps in a surf board
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COLORADO
An enormous
star is placed on the mountain; it can be seen for many kilometers around.
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PHILADELPHIA
A procession
called a “Mummers parade” runs for a whole day with bands, dancers and people
in fancy dress.
American homes are decorated by:
© Holly : kinds of tree
© Mistletoe and branches of tree
© Electrics lights, tinsel and baubles
© Strings of popcorn and candy canes
Food
Many families serve a variety of menus for Christmas:
© Turkey
© Dressing
© Potatoes
© Gravy
© Cranberry sauce
© Vegetables
© Salad
© Some sort of dessert
Christmas celebration in US is the same as Idul Fitri celebration
in Indonesia. If in Indonesia, the town is lonely because most of people back
to their village, whereas in US town is lonely because people assemble with
their family.
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