Christmas is coming. Christmas is coming, The geese are getting fat, Please put a penny In the old man's hat. If you haven't got a penny, A ha'penny will do. If you haven't got a ha'penny, Then God bless you. Christmas is coming.

The differing climates of the United States also have an influence on what happens at Christmas time. For some places the idea of a Christmas with a sparkling blanket of snow is perfect, for some planning to spend the day at the beach is ideal while some look forward to warm temperatures and lots of sunshine.

Christmas Tree

Decorations

The standard Christmas dinner includes turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, vegetables, a salad and some sort of dessert.

Church s

Parades and Сelebrations

There are a lot of charities of all kinds: from feeding the homeless, to collecting gifts for poor kids and decorating children’s hospitals.

Santa Claus was the Dutch word for St. Nicolas

In 1863 he was given the name Santa Claus and bore the red suit, pipe, and his reindeer and sleigh.

M for the Music, merry and clear; E for the Eve, the crown of the year; R for the Romping of bright girls and boys; R for the Reindeer that bring them the toys; Y for the Yule log softly aglow. C for the Cold of the sky and the snow; H for the Hearth where they hang up the hose; R for the Reel which the old folks propose; I for the Icicles seen through the pane; S for the Sleigh bells, with tinkling refrain; T for the Tree with gifts all abloom; M for the Mistletoe hung in the room; A for the Anthems we all love to hear; S for St. Nicholas – joy of the year!