And do they celebrate it on the 25th December
2006-11-28 06:48:31 · 20 answers · asked by old_man_blanco 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
k I'm guessing your not from around here because we all Americans celebrate X_mas duh!!!!!
2006-11-28 06:52:31 · answer #1 · answered by pimpdaddy 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Many (most?) Americans celebrate Christmas (and do so on the 25th). However, being a country with a clear concept of separation of church and state many public organizations and companies have moved toward having a "Winder Holiday" the last week in December. Most religions practiced in America have some sort of major holiday around that time and individuals celebrate in whatever tradition they practice. The Christians celebrate Christmas, the Jews Hanukkah, many African Americans celebrate Kwanzaa, god only knows what the pagans do, and the atheists sit around being pissed that everyone else is having a good time.
2006-11-28 06:56:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the Christian Denominations celebrate Christmas on the 25th.
Additionally Dec 25 is considered a federal holiday, regardless of one's religion. So I guess you could say all Americans celebrate Christmas (some by working for double time pay).
2006-11-28 07:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by jeffedl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only Christians celebrate Christmas. Some Christians celebrate Christ's Birth on a different Calendar Day.
Some Non-Christians celebrate the festive season.
My family celebrates Santa Claus. We love to give gifts wrapped in beautiful paper. We send wonderful "Holiday Cards." We have Dinner on Xmas Day not because we are celebrating the birth of Christ but because many of our friends are Christians and they drop in to join the festivities. We always have lots of gifts ready as we never know who will pop in. At our Dinner Table there is always an extra plate set in case someone doesn't have a place to go. We do this on Thanksgiving too. Last year I bumped into an old friend who was going to eat alone on Thanksgiving instead he was with us and what a joyful Thanksgiving we had. This year we had a new neighbor drop in and he stayed for Dinner. I swear we always have the best time when there is someone "new" at the table. The conversation changes from "everyday" to bubbly. I love it.
2006-11-28 07:07:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and yes, a very high percentage of Americans celebrate Christmas.
2006-11-28 06:49:51 · answer #5 · answered by Joy M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes to both. It's become a highly commercialized event. The meaning is lost for most!
2006-11-28 06:57:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes of course and yes on Dec 25
2006-11-28 06:50:04 · answer #7 · answered by chr1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES!! We love Christmas!!
2006-11-28 08:22:44 · answer #8 · answered by KR86 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, most of our holidays are the same
exception - their birthday is on July 4, ours is July 1
their thanksgiving is in November
2006-11-28 06:59:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-07 22:17:10 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, but its not the same as for german people. we open presents on the 25th. but i think that if you're not christian or something like that you actually might not...i dunno, but i know that i really want a polaroid camera this christmas. and a green day t-shirt. :)
2006-11-28 06:53:27 · answer #11 · answered by jkhgfdsa11 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋