USA

On 24th December 1913 – The Italian Hall disaster in Calumet, Michigan results in the deaths of 73 Christmas party participants (including 59 children) when someone falsely yells "fire".

USA

On Christmas Day, the Christ Candle in the center of the Advent wreath is traditionally lit in many church services.

North America

North America map of Köppen climate classification

US Virgin Islands

The seal of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI).

Acapulco, Mexico

The Manila-Acapulco Galleon Memorial at Plaza Mexico in Intramuros, Manila

Acapulco, Mexico

Panoramic view of the bay.

Abilene, Texas, USA

Abilene banner

USA

Grand Prismatic Spring and Midway Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park

The full Pan American Highway (including South America), from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina

  Central America rests in the Caribbean Plate.

North America