Christmas celebrations
Christmas is a important religious holy day for Christians, which marks the birth of Jesus. In Western culture celebrations include gift giving, decorating homes with Christmas trees, display of Nativity sets, church attendance, Santa Claus myth, and family gatherings. The American culture has a tradition of going home for Christmas that is specially cherished. The food on Christmas table is almost like a Thanksgiving feast of turkey or ham, potatoes and pie. Christmas table is complete only with lots of desserts, and baked breads and cookies hot from the oven. Gifting is most important ritual during Christmas. Parents usually gift children the latest gadgets or favorite food item or fashionable clothes. People also buy gifts for their relatives that is normally the form of gourmet food, jewelry, clothes, books or CDs.
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