Holidays & Celebrations in the USA 501

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March 4

March 17

January 20

Mardi Gras

St Patrick's Day

Martin Luther King Day

April 20

May 26

July 4

Easter

Memorial Day

Independence Day

December 25

November 27

October 31

Halloween

Christmas

Thanksgiving

Martin Luther King Day

Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns for racial equality in the United States. Martin Luther King Day is seen as a day to promote equal rights for all Americans. Thousands of people participate in MLK parades across the country. Some educational establishments mark the day by teaching their pupils or students about the work of Martin Luther King and the struggle against racial segregation and racism.

Mardi Gras

Originally a Christian holiday to celebrate the last day before Lent. Mardi Gras has become a popular cultural phenomenon. On this occasion, many festivals and celebrations take place across the United States: people come together to enjoy music, food and entertainment. Mardi Gras parades and carnivals are held in many cities, especially in New Orleans, where people dress up in eye-catching costumes.

St Patrick's Day

St Patrick's Day, on March 17, remembers one of Ireland’s patron saints, St Patrick. It largely celebrates Irish-American culture in the United States. Celebrations concentrate on Irish themed parties, drinks and food. Many people get into the spirit by dressing in green clothing and eating green colored food. Large street parades are held in many American cities, for example in New York.

Easter

Easter is a Christian festival. The date changes every year, but Easter is always held on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25. On this occasion, many people decorate eggs and organize Easter egg hunts. for the children. Easter parades are also held across the country; Some traditions continue on the Easter Monday, such as the egg rolling race at the White House.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. Many people visit cemeteries and memorials on Memorial Day. This day is also an occasion to hold picnics, sports events and family gatherings. It is traditionally seen as the start of the summer season for cultural events.

Independence Day

Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4 and is often known as "the Fourth of July". It commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. Independence Day is a day of family celebrations with picnics and barbecues. Activities associated with the day include watermelon or hotdog eating competitions and sporting events, such as baseball games, three-legged races, swimming activities and tug-of-war games.

Halloween

The origins of Halloween date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. Halloween is celebrated every year on October 31. On this occasion, families decorate their homes and gardens in Halloween style, or carve pumpkins into scary jack-o'-lanterns. Many children go trick-or-treating: they dress up in fancy costumes and visit other homes in the neighborhood to ask for sweets, snacks or a small gift. Adults celebrate Halloween by watching horror films, holding costume parties or creating haunted houses.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day is a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. It celebrates English colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans sharing a feast in 1621. Thanksgiving is a day for people to give thanks for what they have. Families and friends usually get together for a meal, which traditionally includes a roast turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pumpkin pie. Watching NFL football on TV is also a popular tradition on Thanksgiving. In some cities and towns, parades are held during the Thanksgiving weekend. In most areas, these festivities also mark the opening of the Christmas shopping season.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day is a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. It celebrates English colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans sharing a feast in 1621. Thanksgiving is a day for people to give thanks for what they have. Families and friends usually get together for a meal, which traditionally includes a roast turkey, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, and pumpkin pie. Watching NFL football on TV is also a popular tradition on Thanksgiving. In some cities and towns, parades are held during the Thanksgiving weekend. In most areas, these festivities also mark the opening of the Christmas shopping season.

Christmas

Christmas is a religious holiday celebrated on December 25. On this day, schools and most businesses are closed. Many people decorate their homes with lights and Christmas trees, visit family or friends and exchange gifts. Children, in particular, often receive a lot of gifts. It is common to organize a special meal, often consisting of turkey and a lot of other festive foods.