Presentation Holidays in the USA.pptx

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HOLIDAYS IN THE USA
Presentation

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Americans are very fond of celebrating the
New Year at home, spending time with
their friends and family, they sing songs,
tell New Year's stories and just enjoy the
holiday. New Year in the United States is
considered an official holiday, therefore,
January 1, as in the CIS countries, is a day
off. On this day, government offices,
schools, colleges, and many state-owned
enterprises are closed. Public transport
works, but on a holiday schedule. But
December 31 is not an official holiday.
New
Year’s
Day

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Halloween comes on 31st, but a couple
of days before it - already on October
29-30th, on the streets of cities you can
see children in themed costumes with
baskets for sweets. If someone knocks
on you, then you need to give the
children sweets, but if not, the children
can play a little naughty. Also on
Halloween, there are many themed
parties where you can have fun, drink,
dance and tell scary stories.
Halloween

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Thanksgiving Day in the United States
is traditionally celebrated on the
fourth Thursday in November.
On this day, Americans remember all
the good that they have, and what
happened, and thank you for it. On
this day, Americans remember all the
good that they have, and what
happened, and thank you for it.
Traditionally, turkey with gravy,
pumpkin pie, sweet potato, peanut
pie, casseroles and corn are served.
Thanksgivin
g Day

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Valentine's Day is
celebrated on Sunday,
February 14th. On this day,
both adults and children
exchange valentines to
show sympathy. This is a
very good day to confess
your love.
Valentine's
Day

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this day is dedicated to the
memory of the fighter for the
rights of African Americans Martin
Luther King. King advocated the
defense of civil rights through
nonviolence and civil disobedience,
tactics inspired by his Christian
beliefs and the nonviolent activism
of Mahatma Gandhi.
Birthday of
Martin Luther
King, Jr.

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Christmas is celebrated on December 25
every year. on this day, the atmosphere
of a holiday is present in everything -
decorated streets and houses, waiting
for Santa Claus and gifts, an abundance
of delicious festive dishes. All this
creates an atmosphere of magic and
expectation of something exciting. Even
people who are not Christians, or
consider themselves non-religious,
celebrate this holiday with pleasure.
Christma
s Day

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Thank you for your
attention!