Today we are going to explain you how the USA celebrates Christmas. Like in many other countries, Christmas is one of the most important holidays of the year. In the US everything is on a large scale and Christmas couldn’t be less!
Surely you have seen hundreds of American Christmas movies and have an overall idea about how Christmas is celebrated in the US: decorative lights, ginger bread, huge pines with ornaments, ice rinks, snowmen…
But, do you really know how it’s celebrated?
When Christmas starts at USA
Christmas is one of year ‘s most important celebrations in the United States. Christmas season officially starts with a very special event: National Christmas Tree lights turn on to kick off Christmas time in the US. A symbol with more than 90 years of history.
The turning on is followed by a great party with concerts and shows that welcome Christmas, ending on January 7th 2023.
Christmas Eve or Christmas?
In the US there isn’t a special celebration on December 24th like in Spain. Even so, shops stay open until midnight to let all families do the last minute’s Christmas shopping.
But, on December 25th a big family dinner takes place and the main course uses to be turkey, mashed potatoes and eggnog, the Christmas drink par excellence.
The most typical Christmas traditions in the US
As you well know, the United States is a country full of multiculturalism and because of this mix, there are many different ways to celebrate Christmas.
Many of them will sound familiar to you as they are similar in other countries. Here are some of them!
Christmas Stocking
The Christmas Stocking is one of US iconic signs during Christmas.
Each family member must hang his sock in the fireplace, writing his name and Santa Claus will bring sweets and little gifts that fit on the socks.
Christmas Tree
Traditionally, Christmas trees in the US are natural. Americans go to the Christmas Tree Farms to choose their favorite Christmas tree.
Synthetic trees are rarely seen at American ‘s homes, they usually are only found at public squares and offices. Additionally, one of Christmas most important traditions in the US is decorating the Christmas tree.
There is even a celebration called X-Mas Tree Party or Christmas Tree Party. During this celebration, families reunite to choose, buy and decorate the tree with lights and ornaments of many styles and colors.
Mistletoe
This is another of the most characteristic American Christmas elements. You have seen it in many Christmas movies and tv shows! It usually hangs from the home’s main door or the living room.
Furthermore, tradition tells that every time that two people meet under a mistletoe hanging on a door or or home’s entrance, they must kiss each other and take a mistletoe’s berry.
Ginger cookies and eggnog
Christmas at the United States also has a variety of culinary traditions. Eggnog and the traditional ginger cookies are two recipes that can’t be missing at any American home during Christmas holidays.
Ginger cookies are gingerbread sweets in diverse Christmas forms: stars, Christmas trees, snowmen, sticks, socks, Santa’s caps and many more!
Ugly Sweater Day
This tradition is quite modern since it comes from the 80’s and had an important boom at the beginning of the 2000’s.
The Ugly Sweater Day is a party where Christmas themed sweaters are worn, we can say they have a bizarre look that doesn’t get unseen.
Christmas gift ideas
We have talked about diverse Christmas traditions, but surely there isn’t any one more special and exciting than giving and receiving presents and here is where Corbeto’s Boots can undoubtedly help you. Check here some interesting ideas to triumph this Christmas:
Western hats
If you are willing to surprise somebody with a truly original gift, we can ensure you that a western hat is absolutely unique. Is a versatile and fun garment.
Cowboy hats can be worn for horse riding, hiking, country line dancing… Possibilities are immense!
Give a cowboy hat this Christmas from only 32€
Cowboy boots
Cowboy boots have become an atemporal footwear that never get out of fashion. At Corbeto’s Boots we are experts on western boots. We have the best brands at your disposal with a wide range of styles both for men and women.
Find out our genuine leather boots here.
Leather belts
In addition to western hats and cowboy boots, a perfect accessory to give during Christmas is a leather western belt.
At Corbeto’s Boots we offer a great selection of western style belts, handcrafted with cow leather, snake skin, crocodile…with incredible tooling, charro and american decoration, embossed flowers, metal conchos, braids, genuine cow and horse hair…
Merry Christmas!!!
Camisa negra moda western para mujer con canesú rojo y flores bordadas
Botines de punta fina Mayura estilo rockero cuero verde envejecido con piel de serpiente
Sombrero cowgirl para chica copa calada y cinta detalles azul turquesa
Bota cowboy Sendra media caña cuero marrón para mujer
Arneses negros para botas Sendra con chapa estrella envejecida
