Christmas is a very special holiday in the USA. It is especially meaningful for children. And I am sure you can understand why. Children receive presents; they have to behave really well so that Santa Claus will visit their home on Christmas Eve and leave them the very special present they want. When my children were very little, they would be so good for several months before Christmas, that it was wonderful. Our home was very peaceful and the children helped when asked and were polite almost all of the time!Of course, the tradition of giving and receiving gifts has gotten out of hand in the USA and people often shop frantically for gifts for friends and family. Many people complain that Christmas has become too commercial and the true meaning of Christmas has become lost.The reason for the season is the birth of Jesus Christ; he is believed, by Christians, to be our Savior and Lord. People attend church and listen to and sing very beautiful Christmas songs, called carols. Also, places of worship, stores, places of business and private homes are decorated with sparkling lights. The birthplace and tableau of the Christ child and his family are often portrayed. The glittering lights are especially welcome in December in the northern United States as it is dark and cold at this time of the year.All in all, Christmas is a magical time, especially for families and children. But most of all, it is a time to celebrate the birth of Jesus and the hope that he brought with him for peace and love for all peoples in the world now and in the future.
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