American Christmas celebrations are as varied and diverse as its people. There is no one convention observed by all, and as such no “quintiscentially American” Holiday celebration can be mapped out. The festivities are different for every individual or family – a myriad of traditions and improvisations all their own. In this way, Holiday festivities are very personal. The manner in which Christmas is observed in a given household can tell you a great deal about the family within, and it is not uncommon for many of the Christmas rituals to be dictated by heritage. German glüwein, Italian panettone, and Mexican rosca de Reyes are common fixtures in American households – lasting vestiges of generations past reminding us where we come from.
With all of these differences, only one thing is for sure: Christmas in America is what you make it.
Merry Christmas, everyone!!
Yours very truly,
Samantha Evans
