Holidays in the USA

22nd February

not a national holiday

the birthday of George Washington

speeches and
readings

great day for shoppers

4th July

national public holiday

Declaration of Independence

fireworks and speeches

"Americanism, democracy, free enterprise"

the first Monday in September

holiday of recreation

Vacation time
is over

Resorts, camps and beaches close...

30th May

national holiday

honour
the servicemen

memorial services

colourful parades, sports competitions

1st January

parties

Theatres,
night clubs, restaurants

midnight

greet the New Year

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

church
holiday

Lent

presents of eggs

25th December

gifts, сards, christmas greetings

family holiday

Christmas tree

Santa Claus

31st October

devils, witches and ghosts

dress up

"Trick of treat!"

candy, cookies and
apples

jack-o'-lantern

11th November

wreath of flowers

the tomb of
the Unknown Soldier

honour the memory

two World Wars

the fourth Thursday in November

national holiday

Pilgrim Fathers

family day

turkey, cranberry sauce
and pumpkin pie

14th February

not a national holiday

exchange of "valentines"

greeting
cards

hearts