Compare And Contrast Halloween Vs Christmas

Halloween versus Christmas in the United States Holidays in the United States have been adapted from cultures all over the world. Each one is a unique from its original form in other countries. For example; in other countries a fox, chicken, or goose delivers eggs on Easter which is different from Americas’ version of “The Easter Bunny”. However there are two holidays that while they seem very different, they share a lot of the same traditions. These are Halloween and Christmas. The history behind Halloween originated in medieval Europe. The Celts celebrated a holiday called Samhain. This was the transition between fall and winter. The night before Samhain, it was believed that ghosts of the dead were able to come to earth because the season …show more content…
Usually the entree of choice is Ham with many homemade side dishes to accompany it. Christmas dinner is a time to spend with friends and family; the holiday itself is a time to reflect on what you’re thankful for. Christmas is usually seen as a time of giving. Either giving to your friends and family or giving to the less fortunate. Christmas starts with the night before. On Christmas Eve children will set out cookies and milk for Santa Clause to eat and read Christmas stories or watch Christmas movies. Christmas day begins with the opening of stockings and presents set out by the Christmas tree. Then the day is filled with whatever it is that families like to do! Some families go sledding, watch movies, decorating gingerbread houses or donate their time at the soup kitchen. Then the day ends with Christmas dinner spent with family. Each town has different Christmas traditions; some have house decorating contests or opportunities to take a picture with Santa Clause. Many towns have Christmas parades with girl scouts, businesses, and fun characters go to help spread the Christmas spirit. Many businesses and organizations will throw candy to the children who go to watch the