作者：Анна Михалицына 4 年以前
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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
