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Holidays And Traditions

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St. George's Day (April 23rd)

According to legend, St George killed a dragon, saved the princess (who would be sacrificed) and gave the people of Silene access to water.

NEW YEAR DAY'S

New Year celebrations made in the United Kingdom are pretty big and famous. All over the nation the British people sing and dance.

St. Patrick's Day (March 17th)

It is held in honor of the patron Saint of Ireland. The work of St. Patrick was vital for the spreading of Christianity in Ireland.

Bonfire Night (November 5th)

Guy Fawkes was a catholic guy who tried to explode the parliament and kill the king because the king had settled some laws that the Catholics though were unfair.

Trooping the colour

It is a ceremony performed by the regiments of the British Army and has its origins in a ceremony on the battlefield before entering combat.

Harvest Festival

In England, they have given thanks for successful harvest for hundreds of years, they celebrate this day by singing, praying and decorating their churches(with homegrown products).

Independence Day United States

Known colloquially as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.

NEW YEAR DAY'S

The start of New Year's Day, at midnight, is heralded by fireworks, parties and special events, which are often televised.

Halloween: the night of the witches

Children dress up as monsters, superheroes and popular characters to trick or treat. Houses are often professionally decorated with illuminated pumpkins and scary decorations.

Thanksgiving

Originated in 1621 when the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indigenous people celebrated their first successful harvest.

Christmas Day

Celebrated on December 25th this holyday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ but has also become a secular celebration of joy and giving, no matter what people’s religion is.

Martin Luther King Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. is remembered for his leadership for civil rights and his fight against racial inequality.

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