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Ans of 12Questions:
1. What kinds of holidays are celebrated in the USA?
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
The third Monday in January, it celebrates the birthday of the clergyman and civil rights leader. The holiday began in 1986 – and Stevie Wonder wrote “Happy Birthday” in support of it – but was only observed in every state by the year 2000. Like all these federal holidays, it means that all government buildings are closed and there will be no mail delivery.
Presidents Day
The third Monday in February. It pays tribute to first President George Washington, and is officially known as Washington’s Birthday. Originally it took place on his actual birth date, February 22, and there was talk of combining it with Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, which is February 12 (actually a holiday in California and a few other states). But overall it’s a good time to get a deal on a new car and mattresses.
Easter
No massive change for Brits here. Same “movable feast” dates (next year it starts March 31), though the Brit obsession with chocolate eggs and the chance to stuff your face with them are not quite at the same level here in the U.S.A. – maybe because the U.S. holiday feels less secular. Big family dinner though.
Memorial Day
The last Monday of May, it remembers the men and women who have died in the U.S. armed forces. It began as a commemoration of the dead of the U.S. Civil War, but these days it honors all Americans who have died in all wars. Many will visit cemeteries festooned in stars and stripes flags, and since it usually marks the start of the summer vacation, it’s often a long weekend of barbeques, shopping and fireworks.
Independence Day
A celebration of July 4, 1776 when the first thirteen U.S. colonies (Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts Bay, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, and Rhode Island and Providence Plantations) approved the historic document. It’s a day for fireworks, cookouts and travel chaos – and, among the uniquely American holidays, is second only to Thanksgiving in importance.
Labor Day
Seen as the end of the summer (and the day that my local city swimming pool closes), it falls on the first Monday in September and celebrates the economic and social contributions of unions and workers. That part of it has got rather lost over the years, and here it’s best known as the beginning of the NFL season – and the last hurrah before the kids go back to school.
Veterans Day
November 11 is the day that honor armed forces veterans – not those who died during service – and also marks the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended WWI (formally at 11am on 11/11 in 1918). Brits know it already as Remembrance Day.
Christmas Day
The same day, though in politically/religiously correct America you’ll more hear people talk of “the Holidays” and about the menorah candles of the eight–day Hanukkah (Jewish) and Kwanzaa (an African-American week-long celebration that starts December 26). Regardless of how you celebrate, there’s no Boxing Day on the 26th – so back to work for you (if it’s not the weekend)!
2. What are the national days of the countries of the USA?
1. President' Day 2. Memorial Day 3. St Patrick's day 4. Flag Day 5. Independence Day 6. Veterans day 7. Thanksgiving day and so on.
3. How Columbus Day is celebrated?
Columbus Day
October 12 sees a very American celebration; it’s the anniversary of the day that 15th century Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus “discovered” America (or got fairly close, anyway). Celebrated in Spain and many countries in the Americas, it holds special significance for immigrant communities and celebrates its 75th birthday as an official Federal holiday this year (though not in Hawaii, Alaska or South Dakota, who don’t recognize it). Some places hold parades, while for most others it’s another excuse for big sales.
4. What is Thanksgiving Day?
When Pilgrims sailed to this new and,
They met а friendly Indian band.
The Indians taught them to plant, hunt, and fish,
Then they all had а feast with many а tasty dishes.
Thanksgiving Dау is marked оn the fourth Thursday of November in memory of the first Thanksgiving Dау held by the early Pilgrim settles in Massachusetts in 1621, in gratitude for the successful harvest. They experienced difficulty in those early times and survived only with the help of American Indians who taught them how to grow and harvest indigenous foods such as squash and соrn. The first Thanksgiving Day lasted three days and was сеlebrated with their Indian friends.Thanksgiving was proclaimed а national day of observance bу Congress in 1941.Thanksgiving Dау is а four-day holiday for most Americans. This is а family holiday. Families’ соmе together from near and far. In some places special religious services are held in the morning. Then comes the traditional feast. Turkey with stuffing is the main dish. It is served with sweet potatoes, squash, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Аррlе cider is the drink of the day.Football is the most popular game оn this day. Usually there are several football games to watch оn ТV. There is Thanksgiving Dау Parade in New York City.Stores, classrooms, and homes are decorated with turkeys, pilgrims, Indians, wreaths of dried flowers, and vegetables. Homes of plenty are also very popular.
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