In the series “Christmas in America: Happy Birthday, Jesus” photographer Jesse Rieser offers a little commentary on the way Americans celebrate Christmas. Started back in 2010, Rieser has spent 7 years capturing the outrageous, sometimes awkward, and often wasteful ways people choose to celebrate the holidays.

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