Holidays in the USA

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Holidays in the USA

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Valentine's Day

hearts

greeting cards

exchange of "valentines"

14th February

Thanksgiving Day

turkey, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie

family day

Pilgrim Fathers

the fourth Thursday in November

Veterans Day

two World Wars

honour the memory

the tomb of the Unknown Soldier

wreath of flowers

11th November

Halloween

jack-o'-lantern

candy, cookies and apples

"Trick of treat!"

dress up

devils, witches and ghosts

31st October

Christmas Day

Santa Claus

Christmas tree

family holiday

gifts, сards, christmas greetings

25th December

Easter

presents of eggs

Lent

church holiday

falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon between March, 22, and April, 25

New Year's Day

greet the New Year

midnight

Theatres, night clubs, restaurants

parties

1st January

Memorial Day

colourful parades, sports competitions

memorial services

honour the servicemen

national holiday

30th May

Labor Day

Resorts, camps and beaches close...

Vacation time is over

holiday of recreation

the first Monday in September

Independence Day

"Americanism, democracy, free enterprise"

fireworks and speeches

Declaration of Independence

national public holiday

4th July

Washington's Birthday

great day for shoppers

speeches and readings

the birthday of George Washington

not a national holiday

22nd February