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Christmas Gift Giving Across Cultures and Traditions
Exchanges of gifts on Christmas vary by region with Americans leading large scale gifting while Europeans often celebrate New Year. The article traces gift origins from Roman times to Chinese influences and notes wrapping traditions and a large US holiday impact. It highlights Santa Claus tourism in Santa Claus Indiana and Florida, and Santa's Village in the San Bernardino mountains near Los Angeles with a 20 passenger sleigh and festive displays.
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Europe
United States
New York
Santa Claus
Indiana
Christmas
Florida
San Bernardino Mountains
Los Angeles
Santa’s Village
North Pole