How 10 Christmas traditions in America got their start
Tue, 12/16/2025 - 12:40pm
From decorated trees and hanging stockings to holiday movies and quirky modern customs, Americans celebrate Christmas in a wide range of ways. While many of these traditions feel timeless, most have specific historical, cultural, or literary origins. A December 2024 article by travel writer Bob Curley for 10Best examined how ten of the most familiar Christmas traditions in the United States came to be — and why they continue to endure.
