Christmas in September?

Most Chinese people neither celebrate or acknowledge any of American holidays. Even one that we share in name (New Year's) is vastly different in the two countries - Chinese New Year is celebrated in February and its a week long celebration. 

One holiday that is shared -in a rather strange way-  is Christmas. I doubt many Chinese celebrate it - since its based on a religion that isn't part of China's history. That doesn't mean China isn't full of Christmas spirit. Most kid rides that you can find in shopping malls and grocery stores play some peppy little tunes that will be very recognizable to the western ear. So while I hear "Jingle Bells" and think of Christmas trees and stockings - a generation of Chinese will hear it and think of... the mall.