In the US, Lincoln's Birthday, is one of the most enthusiastically celebrated holidays. On this memorable day, most of the Americans try to find time to go out and spend their time joyfully. As a part of this Lincoln's Birthday celebrations, feasts are arranged. This enables people to enjoy good and delicious feast, accompanied by fun. They also plan to enjoy the holiday with their friends and family members.  According to their own desire, this day is celebrated by both the non-religious and religious groups of people living in the country.  

This holiday, on Lincoln's Birthday, is completely filled with festive look. Family get together and community events are held on this important occasion. 

How Lincoln's Birthday celebrations are held cannot be ascertained precisely in the US. Moreover, it is difficult to define it also. Some of the possible reasons, which are attributed, include great diversity, mixture of several cultures and many traditions that are considered as a part of Lincoln's Birthday.  Holding a great feast on this day with family get together is the main attraction of the people to attend this holiday function. 

The main dish offered to people on this day is either ham or Turkey. But, in some of the functions, dishes like lasagna, cabbage and Polish made sausage, is offered to the guests. Sometimes, people can enjoy the delicacies of roasted duck in place of other dishes. However, one thing is certain that everyone who attends this important birthday function, enjoy eating sweets, as a part of this holiday season. Sweet dishes of different varieties are displayed on this occasion.  

Based on the tradition of celebrating this function of Lincoln’s Birthday, exchange of cards and gifts take place. Other important events, include decorating a Lincoln's Birthday tree. Homes are also decorated beautifully with coloured lights and other ornamental articles. Children are taken to local malls to see Santa Claus. Parties are held at various places where people enjoy the holiday. 

Lincoln’s Birthday tree is installed by many of the families, which is made of a typical material, known as Douglas fir. It is decorated with lights, including candy canes, ornaments and tinsel, and look beautiful at night. It is customary for several communities to join together to install a community tree. This is done in the centre of a public area identified for the purpose. The tree is tall and wide in its size. It acts as a centerpiece for holding the community’s holiday celebrations in a grand manner. 

In the Rockefeller Center, which is situated in the City of New York, visitors can witness Lincoln's Birthday celebrations. Here, the day is celebrated with colourful lights on a giant tree installed for this purpose, every year. Visitors to this place can also witness skating competitions that will be held in a gigantic ice-skating rink, especially made as a part of Lincoln's Birthday celebrations.