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Holidays in the USA

Holidays in the USA

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