Immigrants to the United States should pay attention to life in America: This issue of the "Life of Immigrants in America" column by WorldWay Immigration presents the various Christmas customs celebrated by different regions and ethnic groups in the United States for the reference of friends immigrating to America:
Christmas Features in Different Regions
Southwestern United States
In the Southwestern United States, Christmas Eve involves lighting Christmas lanterns — these are candle lanterns made from paper bags filled with sand. Many Mexican Americans hold Las Posadas, reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for shelter in Bethlehem. Swedish Americans celebrate St. Lucia's Day, while Puerto Rico has parranda, where friends and family go door to door singing folk songs to wake people from their dreams, offering "surprises."
San Francisco
In San Francisco, the "SantaCon" has been held for 20 years, where on Christmas Day, everyone, young and old, dresses as Santa Claus and gathers together, joyfully calling each other "Santa." The scene is truly spectacular.
Alaska
In front of each house, pineapple-shaped decorations are typically used, representing the host's hospitality.
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Washington, D.C.
The governor personally lights the magnificent Christmas tree.
Boston
Famous for its carol celebrations.
Hawaii
Santa arrives by boat.
California
Santa arrives on a surfboard. In Colorado, a giant star model is placed on the mountaintop, visible even in Pennsylvania.
Christmas Features of Different Ethnicities
Jewish People
American Jews celebrate a grand festival in December lasting for eight days — Hanukkah (the Festival of Lights). Hanukkah begins on the 25th of Kislev in the Jewish calendar, with the main ritual being the lighting of candles on a menorah. On the first day, one candle is lit, and each subsequent day, one more is added until the eighth day.
African Americans
African Americans celebrate Kwanzaa, a seven-day festival from December 26 to January 1. The main ceremonies include lighting candles on the kinara and exchanging gifts.
Americans from the UK and Canada
Some Americans from countries like Canada and the United Kingdom have a tradition of celebrating a holiday called "Boxing Day" on the day after Christmas (December 26), during which many retailers hold year-end clearance sales.
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Chinese Americans
Most Chinese Americans do not fully understand the significance of Christmas to Americans, but they know that Christmas is as important to Americans as the Spring Festival is to Chinese people. Therefore, on this day, they gather with family and friends to make dumplings and prepare several dishes, celebrating Christmas as if they were celebrating the New Year at home.
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