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Christmas

Christmas is a holiday celebrated all around the United States during the season of winter. Christmas celebrations usually start on Christmas Eve, December 24th, and end Christmas day on December 25th. Due to the diversity, Christmas in America is a mixture of traditions from many other countries. The majority of Americans celebrate Christmas with the exchange of gifts, greetings and family visits. Many homes are decorated with lights, holly, mistletoe, and tree branches.
A fireplace hung with stockings.

Map of the United States

The United States is located in the continent of North America. The country borders both the Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean between Canada and Mexico.

The United States of America

Did you know that Rhode Island is the smallest state in the United States?

Life in the United States...

Children of America make up a very diverse population. They typically enjoy a very busy daily routine of school 5 days a week, sports, and spending time with family.

Popular Foods in the United States
When the settlers from England first settled in the United States, they brought with them many ingredients and cooking styles that are still used today. Americans enjoy many different types of foods including a variety of vegetables and fruits, seafood, meats, casseroles, and bread.
As shown above, in America, meat and potatoes can be referred to as “comfort food.”

Top 10 Populated Cities in North Carolina

City Name	Estimated Population
1. Charlotte	541,000
2. Raleigh	277,000
3. Greensboro	224,000
4. Durham	188,000
5. Winston-Salem	186,000
6. Fayetteville	121,000
7. Cary	94,000
8. High Point	86,000
9. Wilmington	76,000
10. Asheville	69,000

The bald eagle is a common symbol found in the United States to represent each American citizen’s freedom.