America Lights Up for a Season of Holiday Cheer

Migi Fabara reports on the festive spirit sweeping across the United States as November turns to December. Cities and small towns come alive with Christmas markets, from Chicago’s iconic Christkindlmarket to charming Main Streets in the South, featuring sparkling stalls, steaming cocoa, and artisans displaying ornaments that shimmer in the winter sun. Santa arrives in towns nationwide, greeting children beneath wreaths, garlands, and towering, ribbon-wrapped Christmas trees.

The holiday season celebrates more than one tradition. Muslim families adorn their homes with golden lanterns and crescent lights while organizing charity drives that fill boxes with coats, food, and toys. Jewish families prepare for Hanukkah, polishing menorahs, decorating homes in blue and silver, and filling kitchens with the scent of sufganiyot and latkes. Across the country, these traditions blend into a shared season of joy, generosity, and dazzling lights.