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USA Christmas

Within this Thread you may discuss how Christmas is celebrated in this country.

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I spent a couple of Christmas in the USA, they had the usual turkey and ham, all sort of side dishes including jello (which I thought was a dessert ) and the family just gather together and have a good time. I saw a lot of caroling which I never experienced before. It was fun.

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Are Americans selfish or selfless when it comes to gift-giving?

A new report from the National Retail Federation says Americans are planning to spend a lot on themselves. For now. Ref. Source 5g

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Holiday season stress reliever

According to a 2014 Think Finance survey, 45 percent of Americans would prefer to skip out on Christmas. Ref. Source 2b

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A record number of Americans are expected to travel this holiday season, with AAA forecasting more than 100 million people will take a trip.

According to AAA, between December 12 and January 1, 97.4 million Americans will make their journeys by automobile, while 6.4 million are expected to take airplanes. Another 3.6 million will use trains, buses or cruise ships to head to their destinations.

This year's predictions mark a 3.1% increase in travel compared with 2016's holiday season, AAA said, adding that it's the ninth year in a row that travel has risen. Ref. CNN.

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Trump gives federal employees Christmas Eve off. Trump signed an executive order declaring that “all executive departments and agencies of the federal government shall be closed” on Monday… Source 4i.