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"Here Comes Santa Claus" meets "For unto us a child is born, lying in a manger". This waterfront home is decorated with a life-size Santa and manger scene with an artificial tree, and baby Jesus. The sign says "Happy Birthday Jesus".

Humor and religion combine to make a potent image for those passing by to enjoy. The waterfront house or mansion includes a huge, red sign that says, "Happy Birthday Jesus. For those seeking the perfect old-fashioned family event or holiday tradition, religious and joyful themes abound throughout California.

Christmas is a religious holiday for Christians who celebrate symbolically the date, December 25.  Dozens of churches celebrate the holiday with special programs such as concerts and even living nativities.

Whether celebrating this holiday or not, many cultures that comprise California are no longer taking a back seat when it comes to celebrating Christmas. In California's Little Saigon you may discover that while very few are of Christian faith, many hold high regard for the traditions that surround this holiday. Gift giving is one tradition California Asians have particularly enjoyed...and they know that just around the corner from Christmas comes their favorite celebration with New Year's ceremonies, parades and events in the first or second week of January during the Chinese New Year, which is not the same as the calendar New Year of January 1.