The document discusses various holidays and cultural observances in the United States. It describes national holidays like Independence Day and Labor Day, as well as religious holidays such as Christmas and Easter. Additionally, it outlines the influences of different immigrant groups on American culture, such as traditions brought from Europe and Africa. The summary provides an overview of the types of holidays covered and some of the main cultural influences discussed in the document.
The document lists and describes several holidays celebrated in both the United States and Ukraine, including Christmas, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, and Easter. It then provides more details on some of the most celebrated American holidays, such as New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. For each one, it summarizes some of the common traditions and activities associated with celebrating that holiday in the US.
The document is a PowerPoint presentation about holidays celebrated in the USA. It consists of 38 slides divided into sections on national holidays like Thanksgiving and Independence Day, religious holidays such as Christmas and Easter, fun days like Halloween and April Fool's Day, and ethnic/regional holidays including St. Patrick's Day. The presentation provides information on the origins and traditions associated with major American holidays.
Frecautanu Catalian gave a presentation on February 18, 2014 for their USA culture and civilization course. The presentation covered several important American holidays including Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Presidents' Day, Flag Day, and Veterans Day. The document provided additional details about Flag Day, noting that the Flag Day Association was founded in 1888 in Western Pennsylvania, June 14th was proclaimed as the first Flag Day by President Woodrow Wilson, and Pennsylvania is the only state to make Flag Day a state holiday.
Valery Colby, from the USA Embassy in Moldova, gave a presentation about American holidays, their histories, and how they are celebrated. The presentation discussed holidays shared with other cultures like Christmas and Easter, as well as holidays unique to America like Thanksgiving and Veterans Day. It provided details on the origins and traditions associated with celebrating holidays like Groundhog Day, Thanksgiving, and Veterans Day in the United States.
This document provides an overview of many American holidays, including New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square, Valentine's Day card exchanges in schools, Easter egg hunts and baskets, Independence Day fireworks and barbecues, Halloween costumes and pumpkin carving, Thanksgiving dinners and parades, Christmas traditions like milk and cookies for Santa, and other holidays like Groundhog Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Mardi Gras, Earth Day, and Hanukkah.
The document summarizes the origins and history of Thanksgiving in the United States. It describes how the tradition began with a 1621 feast shared between the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans after their first successful harvest in Plymouth. It then discusses how Thanksgiving evolved into a national holiday, being proclaimed by George Washington in 1789 and Abraham Lincoln in 1863 to be celebrated on the last Thursday of November. The document also briefly outlines common Thanksgiving traditions and foods.
Easter is celebrated worldwide on the first Sunday after the full moon following the vernal equinox to commemorate Jesus' resurrection. Traditions include attending church services, eating ham and boiled eggs, giving chocolate eggs, and hiding eggs for children to find. The modern English name for the holiday is derived from the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre.
This document summarizes many of the traditions and holidays celebrated in Great Britain. Some of the major holidays and traditions discussed include New Year's celebrations on January 1st, including Hogmanay in Scotland; Valentine's Day on February 14th; Pancake Day in spring; St. David's Day on March 1st in Wales; Mother's Day in spring; St. Patrick's Day on March 17th celebrated by Irish communities; Easter traditions involving eggs and bunnies; May Day on May 1st; Trooping the Colour on the Queen's birthday in June; Guy Fawkes Night on November 5th; and Christmas celebrations on December 25th, which typically involve exchanging gifts and cards as well as eating
The document lists and describes several holidays celebrated in both the United States and Ukraine, including Christmas, New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, and Easter. It then provides more details on some of the most celebrated American holidays, such as New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. For each one, it summarizes some of the common traditions and activities associated with celebrating that holiday in the US.
The document is a PowerPoint presentation about holidays celebrated in the USA. It consists of 38 slides divided into sections on national holidays like Thanksgiving and Independence Day, religious holidays such as Christmas and Easter, fun days like Halloween and April Fool's Day, and ethnic/regional holidays including St. Patrick's Day. The presentation provides information on the origins and traditions associated with major American holidays.
Frecautanu Catalian gave a presentation on February 18, 2014 for their USA culture and civilization course. The presentation covered several important American holidays including Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Presidents' Day, Flag Day, and Veterans Day. The document provided additional details about Flag Day, noting that the Flag Day Association was founded in 1888 in Western Pennsylvania, June 14th was proclaimed as the first Flag Day by President Woodrow Wilson, and Pennsylvania is the only state to make Flag Day a state holiday.
Valery Colby, from the USA Embassy in Moldova, gave a presentation about American holidays, their histories, and how they are celebrated. The presentation discussed holidays shared with other cultures like Christmas and Easter, as well as holidays unique to America like Thanksgiving and Veterans Day. It provided details on the origins and traditions associated with celebrating holidays like Groundhog Day, Thanksgiving, and Veterans Day in the United States.
This document provides an overview of many American holidays, including New Year's Eve celebrations in Times Square, Valentine's Day card exchanges in schools, Easter egg hunts and baskets, Independence Day fireworks and barbecues, Halloween costumes and pumpkin carving, Thanksgiving dinners and parades, Christmas traditions like milk and cookies for Santa, and other holidays like Groundhog Day, Super Bowl Sunday, Mardi Gras, Earth Day, and Hanukkah.
The document summarizes the origins and history of Thanksgiving in the United States. It describes how the tradition began with a 1621 feast shared between the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans after their first successful harvest in Plymouth. It then discusses how Thanksgiving evolved into a national holiday, being proclaimed by George Washington in 1789 and Abraham Lincoln in 1863 to be celebrated on the last Thursday of November. The document also briefly outlines common Thanksgiving traditions and foods.
Easter is celebrated worldwide on the first Sunday after the full moon following the vernal equinox to commemorate Jesus' resurrection. Traditions include attending church services, eating ham and boiled eggs, giving chocolate eggs, and hiding eggs for children to find. The modern English name for the holiday is derived from the Anglo-Saxon goddess Eostre.
This document summarizes many of the traditions and holidays celebrated in Great Britain. Some of the major holidays and traditions discussed include New Year's celebrations on January 1st, including Hogmanay in Scotland; Valentine's Day on February 14th; Pancake Day in spring; St. David's Day on March 1st in Wales; Mother's Day in spring; St. Patrick's Day on March 17th celebrated by Irish communities; Easter traditions involving eggs and bunnies; May Day on May 1st; Trooping the Colour on the Queen's birthday in June; Guy Fawkes Night on November 5th; and Christmas celebrations on December 25th, which typically involve exchanging gifts and cards as well as eating
Guy Fawkes was born in Yorkshire in 1570 and died in 1606. He was part of a group of Catholic conspirators led by Robert Catesby who plotted to kill King James I and blow up the Houses of Parliament in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Their goal was to end laws against Catholics, but Guy Fawkes was caught guarding explosives under the Houses of Parliament and was executed for treason.
Easter in Britain is the celebration of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. It is the most important Christian festival and its date varies each year between March 22nd and April 25th depending on the lunar calendar. Traditional Easter activities in Britain include church services, egg hunts, eating chocolate eggs, and consuming symbolic foods like hot cross buns and simnel cake.
In the UK, Easter is celebrated with both religious traditions and folk customs. On Maundy Thursday the Queen attends a church service and gives money to the poor, commemorating Jesus washing his disciples' feet. Good Friday is a solemn day remembering Christ's crucifixion, with church services and performances reenacting the Passion. Popular Easter symbols include eggs, representing renewal; the Easter Bunny or hare, connected to pagan spring festivals; and hot cross buns, eaten on Good Friday according to tradition. People often dress up, participate in Morris dancing, and decorate trees with eggs as part of the Easter celebrations in Britain.
British customs and traditions are famous worldwide and include drinking tea, eating fish and chips, and wearing hats. Some iconic symbols of England are St. George's flag, the royal family including Queen Elizabeth, and famous landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Traditional British foods are based around meats like beef and lamb served with potatoes, and include dishes like fish and chips, roasts, and pies.
In the United Kingdom, Christmas is an important holiday celebrated with various traditions. Families decorate their homes with trees and lights and children leave mince pies and carrots for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day, the family opens presents together under the tree and shares a big meal that usually includes turkey, mince pies, and Christmas pudding.
This document provides an overview of culture in the United States by region, including behaviors, communication styles, foods, attire, and lifestyles. It discusses the population trends, linguistics, and major cities of the four main regions: Western, Midwestern, Southern, and Eastern. The Western region encompasses 11 states and has been influenced by Native Americans, Hispanics, and Europeans. The Midwestern region is known as the "Heartland" and features rural heritage and Great Lakes influence. The Southern region has been shaped by slavery and the Civil War. The Eastern region includes New England and mid-Atlantic states with cities like New York known for fast-paced living. Regional cuisines and styles of dress
American Holidays and Celebrations with Photos, Dates, Information, History f...Bill Green
This American Holidays and Celebrations e-Book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about Americas traditions and Celebrations. Great information and photos about all major holidays and more. It includes information, dates and more about New Years, Martin Luther King and more!
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrated at the end of Holy Week and represents the beginning of Spring and new life. As part of Easter traditions in the United States, children leave baskets outside on Easter Eve hoping to find them filled with candy, toys and colored eggs from the Easter Bunny in the morning. Families come together to enjoy Easter brunch and dinner on Easter Sunday.
Thanksgiving is celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. It commemorates the 1621 harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag people after experiencing a difficult first winter in Plymouth. The Pilgrims had fled religious persecution in England and sought freedom and prosperity in the New World. The three-day celebration involving the Pilgrims and Native Americans included activities like games and a feast featuring foods such as turkey, pumpkin, and squash. Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Great Britain celebrates many holidays throughout the year. Some of the major holidays include New Year's Day on January 1st, Valentine's Day on February 14th, Mother's Day on March 30th, Easter, May Day bank holidays, Father's Day in June, summer holidays in July and August like the Notting Hill Carnival, Halloween on October 31st, and Christmas Day on December 25th. Most holidays involve spending time with family, exchanging gifts, cooking special meals, and engaging in celebratory activities, festivals, and traditions unique to each occasion.
Christmas in the USA is celebrated on December 25th and involves many traditions. People decorate their homes with lights and trees starting after Thanksgiving. Families cut down or purchase Christmas trees to decorate with lights and ornaments. People attend church on Christmas Eve and have large family dinners. Common foods are cookies, gingerbread, candy canes and eggnog. Families open presents on Christmas morning and have Christmas dinner together.
This document lists and provides brief descriptions of several US federal holidays. It notes that federal holidays are days recognized by the US government where federal offices are closed. Then it lists the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. It also provides one or two sentences describing some of the traditions or meanings associated with certain holidays.
Traditions and customs in great britainJane01011978
This document summarizes many traditions and customs celebrated in Great Britain throughout the year. Some of the events and holidays discussed include Crufts Dog Show in February, Saint Valentine's Day, The Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge universities in March, Pancake Day, Easter in April, the London Marathon, May Day, Chelsea Flower Show in May, Midsummer Day in June, Trooping the Colour on the Queen's birthday, Wimbledon tennis tournament in July, Notting Hill Carnival in August, Halloween and Guy Fawke's Night in November, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Eve celebrations.
Christmas is celebrated in the UK on December 25th and involves traditions such as sending Christmas cards, singing carols in the streets, eating crackers with meals, decorating Christmas trees which originated in Germany, having a traditional Christmas dinner of roast turkey and accompaniments, drinking a milk and beer concoction on Christmas Eve, and the appearance of Father Christmas who brings presents and is thought to live at the North Pole.
The document discusses the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in the United States. It explains that Thanksgiving began in 1621 when the Pilgrims celebrated a successful harvest with the Native Americans who had helped them. Today, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving each November by gathering with family for a feast of turkey and other foods and expressing gratitude for what they have. Customs include eating meals together, spending time with family, singing, and expressing thanks.
This document provides information about various British and Armenian holidays and traditions. It discusses Halloween, Christmas, New Year's Day, Shrove Tuesday, Lent, Easter, April Fool's Day and Mother's Day. For each holiday, it describes traditions, religious origins and how they are celebrated in Britain and/or Armenia through activities like attending church, exchanging gifts, eating special foods, and spending time with family.
Thanksgiving is celebrated in late November in the United States and early October in Canada. It originated as a harvest festival celebrated by Native Americans and Pilgrims in the 17th century to give thanks for a successful harvest. Today, Thanksgiving is commonly celebrated with family and friends gathering for a feast that usually includes turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It is also followed by Black Friday, known for significant retail sales and consumer shopping on the day after Thanksgiving.
This document summarizes several British cultural festivals and celebrations, including Halloween, Boxing Day, Guy Fawkes Night, Pancake Day, and May Day. Halloween involves activities like trick-or-treating and carving jack-o-lanterns. Boxing Day is celebrated the day after Christmas with family gatherings, sports, and gifts for service workers. Guy Fawkes Night commemorates a failed assassination plot with bonfires and fireworks on November 5th. Pancake Day includes pancake races on Shrove Tuesday. May Day marks the beginning of spring with maypole dancing and celebrations of love and romance.
The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 when the Pilgrims held a feast after their first successful harvest in Plymouth Colony. They invited the Wampanoag tribe chief Massasoit who brought game to the celebration. In 1623, Governor Bradford declared an official day of Thanksgiving for the harvest. Today Thanksgiving is celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.
The document discusses several traditions and customs in Great Britain including the changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, the Queen sending telegrams to British citizens on their 100th birthday, the state opening of Parliament where the Queen reads a speech while wearing a crown, the frequent discussion of the weather among Brits due to its changeable nature, queuing in lines at various locations, and shaking hands with new acquaintances upon meeting. These traditions help define British culture and national identity.
Guy Fawkes was born in Yorkshire in 1570 and died in 1606. He was part of a group of Catholic conspirators led by Robert Catesby who plotted to kill King James I and blow up the Houses of Parliament in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Their goal was to end laws against Catholics, but Guy Fawkes was caught guarding explosives under the Houses of Parliament and was executed for treason.
Easter in Britain is the celebration of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection. It is the most important Christian festival and its date varies each year between March 22nd and April 25th depending on the lunar calendar. Traditional Easter activities in Britain include church services, egg hunts, eating chocolate eggs, and consuming symbolic foods like hot cross buns and simnel cake.
In the UK, Easter is celebrated with both religious traditions and folk customs. On Maundy Thursday the Queen attends a church service and gives money to the poor, commemorating Jesus washing his disciples' feet. Good Friday is a solemn day remembering Christ's crucifixion, with church services and performances reenacting the Passion. Popular Easter symbols include eggs, representing renewal; the Easter Bunny or hare, connected to pagan spring festivals; and hot cross buns, eaten on Good Friday according to tradition. People often dress up, participate in Morris dancing, and decorate trees with eggs as part of the Easter celebrations in Britain.
British customs and traditions are famous worldwide and include drinking tea, eating fish and chips, and wearing hats. Some iconic symbols of England are St. George's flag, the royal family including Queen Elizabeth, and famous landmarks like Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Traditional British foods are based around meats like beef and lamb served with potatoes, and include dishes like fish and chips, roasts, and pies.
In the United Kingdom, Christmas is an important holiday celebrated with various traditions. Families decorate their homes with trees and lights and children leave mince pies and carrots for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. On Christmas Day, the family opens presents together under the tree and shares a big meal that usually includes turkey, mince pies, and Christmas pudding.
This document provides an overview of culture in the United States by region, including behaviors, communication styles, foods, attire, and lifestyles. It discusses the population trends, linguistics, and major cities of the four main regions: Western, Midwestern, Southern, and Eastern. The Western region encompasses 11 states and has been influenced by Native Americans, Hispanics, and Europeans. The Midwestern region is known as the "Heartland" and features rural heritage and Great Lakes influence. The Southern region has been shaped by slavery and the Civil War. The Eastern region includes New England and mid-Atlantic states with cities like New York known for fast-paced living. Regional cuisines and styles of dress
American Holidays and Celebrations with Photos, Dates, Information, History f...Bill Green
This American Holidays and Celebrations e-Book is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about Americas traditions and Celebrations. Great information and photos about all major holidays and more. It includes information, dates and more about New Years, Martin Luther King and more!
Easter is a Christian holiday celebrated at the end of Holy Week and represents the beginning of Spring and new life. As part of Easter traditions in the United States, children leave baskets outside on Easter Eve hoping to find them filled with candy, toys and colored eggs from the Easter Bunny in the morning. Families come together to enjoy Easter brunch and dinner on Easter Sunday.
Thanksgiving is celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. It commemorates the 1621 harvest feast shared by the Pilgrims and Wampanoag people after experiencing a difficult first winter in Plymouth. The Pilgrims had fled religious persecution in England and sought freedom and prosperity in the New World. The three-day celebration involving the Pilgrims and Native Americans included activities like games and a feast featuring foods such as turkey, pumpkin, and squash. Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
Great Britain celebrates many holidays throughout the year. Some of the major holidays include New Year's Day on January 1st, Valentine's Day on February 14th, Mother's Day on March 30th, Easter, May Day bank holidays, Father's Day in June, summer holidays in July and August like the Notting Hill Carnival, Halloween on October 31st, and Christmas Day on December 25th. Most holidays involve spending time with family, exchanging gifts, cooking special meals, and engaging in celebratory activities, festivals, and traditions unique to each occasion.
Christmas in the USA is celebrated on December 25th and involves many traditions. People decorate their homes with lights and trees starting after Thanksgiving. Families cut down or purchase Christmas trees to decorate with lights and ornaments. People attend church on Christmas Eve and have large family dinners. Common foods are cookies, gingerbread, candy canes and eggnog. Families open presents on Christmas morning and have Christmas dinner together.
This document lists and provides brief descriptions of several US federal holidays. It notes that federal holidays are days recognized by the US government where federal offices are closed. Then it lists the following holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. It also provides one or two sentences describing some of the traditions or meanings associated with certain holidays.
Traditions and customs in great britainJane01011978
This document summarizes many traditions and customs celebrated in Great Britain throughout the year. Some of the events and holidays discussed include Crufts Dog Show in February, Saint Valentine's Day, The Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge universities in March, Pancake Day, Easter in April, the London Marathon, May Day, Chelsea Flower Show in May, Midsummer Day in June, Trooping the Colour on the Queen's birthday, Wimbledon tennis tournament in July, Notting Hill Carnival in August, Halloween and Guy Fawke's Night in November, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Eve celebrations.
Christmas is celebrated in the UK on December 25th and involves traditions such as sending Christmas cards, singing carols in the streets, eating crackers with meals, decorating Christmas trees which originated in Germany, having a traditional Christmas dinner of roast turkey and accompaniments, drinking a milk and beer concoction on Christmas Eve, and the appearance of Father Christmas who brings presents and is thought to live at the North Pole.
The document discusses the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in the United States. It explains that Thanksgiving began in 1621 when the Pilgrims celebrated a successful harvest with the Native Americans who had helped them. Today, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving each November by gathering with family for a feast of turkey and other foods and expressing gratitude for what they have. Customs include eating meals together, spending time with family, singing, and expressing thanks.
This document provides information about various British and Armenian holidays and traditions. It discusses Halloween, Christmas, New Year's Day, Shrove Tuesday, Lent, Easter, April Fool's Day and Mother's Day. For each holiday, it describes traditions, religious origins and how they are celebrated in Britain and/or Armenia through activities like attending church, exchanging gifts, eating special foods, and spending time with family.
Thanksgiving is celebrated in late November in the United States and early October in Canada. It originated as a harvest festival celebrated by Native Americans and Pilgrims in the 17th century to give thanks for a successful harvest. Today, Thanksgiving is commonly celebrated with family and friends gathering for a feast that usually includes turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It is also followed by Black Friday, known for significant retail sales and consumer shopping on the day after Thanksgiving.
This document summarizes several British cultural festivals and celebrations, including Halloween, Boxing Day, Guy Fawkes Night, Pancake Day, and May Day. Halloween involves activities like trick-or-treating and carving jack-o-lanterns. Boxing Day is celebrated the day after Christmas with family gatherings, sports, and gifts for service workers. Guy Fawkes Night commemorates a failed assassination plot with bonfires and fireworks on November 5th. Pancake Day includes pancake races on Shrove Tuesday. May Day marks the beginning of spring with maypole dancing and celebrations of love and romance.
The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621 when the Pilgrims held a feast after their first successful harvest in Plymouth Colony. They invited the Wampanoag tribe chief Massasoit who brought game to the celebration. In 1623, Governor Bradford declared an official day of Thanksgiving for the harvest. Today Thanksgiving is celebrated annually on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.
The document discusses several traditions and customs in Great Britain including the changing of the guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace, the Queen sending telegrams to British citizens on their 100th birthday, the state opening of Parliament where the Queen reads a speech while wearing a crown, the frequent discussion of the weather among Brits due to its changeable nature, queuing in lines at various locations, and shaking hands with new acquaintances upon meeting. These traditions help define British culture and national identity.
Thanksgiving Day in America originated in 1621 when Pilgrims and Native Americans came together for a three day feast featuring many of the foods eaten today such as turkey. This event became an official US holiday in 1863 when Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving. Modern Thanksgiving is celebrated as a time for families to get together, eat a large feast that often includes turkey which takes hours to cook, and go around saying what they are thankful for.
This document provides information about various American holidays celebrated throughout the year. Some of the major holidays discussed include New Year's Eve where people watch the ball drop in Times Square, Valentine's Day where cards and marriage proposals are common, Easter with egg hunts and baskets, Independence Day with fireworks and barbecues on July 4th, Halloween where people carve pumpkins and go trick-or-treating, Thanksgiving with traditional foods and the Macy's parade, Christmas with Santa Claus traditions, and other holidays like Groundhog Day, Super Bowl Sunday, St. Patrick's Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Hanukkah.
American holidays include the Fourth of July to commemorate the founding of America, Martin Luther King Day to honor the civil rights leader and his reforms, Presidents Day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, and Thanksgiving which remembers the Pilgrims' first harvest meal with Native Americans.
The document discusses the history and modern celebration of Thanksgiving Day in America. It describes how the Pilgrims fled England due to religious persecution by King James, traveled to North America, and had a harvest feast in 1621 with the Wampanoag Indians to celebrate their first successful crops, establishing an early Thanksgiving tradition. Now, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the last Thursday of November each year by gathering with family, eating a meal of turkey, squash, carrots, bread and more, and reflecting on what they are thankful for.
The document discusses the regional distribution and significance of various natural resources and industries in the United States. It outlines the major fishing, forestry, agricultural, mineral, energy, and industrial regions. Key regions include the Southeast for forestry, the Cotton Belt and Corn Belt for agriculture, the Lake Superior region for iron ore, the Appalachians for coal, and regions along major river valleys for hydroelectric power generation and petroleum production.
This document discusses using the phrase "going to" to talk about future plans and planned actions. It provides examples of sentences using "going to" followed by the infinitive form of a verb to express certainty about future events, such as "I am going to play handball" or "We are not going to play tennis on Sunday."
The document discusses the use of the phrase "going to" to make predictions about future events that are considered certain to occur based on available evidence. It provides examples of using "going to" to describe several photos showing situations where people or objects appear poised to experience accidents, mishaps, or other foreseeable outcomes.
Several people are planning activities for the weekend such as paragliding, playing soccer, riding bikes in the park, surfing, dancing at a party, eating ice cream together, going to the park, and singing in a talent show. Some things people do not plan to do are talk anymore, do homework, swim in cold water, or climb Mount Everest. Additionally, the dog will not go to the beach with its family. The document lists both positive and negative plans for various individuals' weekends.
The culture of the United Kingdom is shaped by its history as an island country and major power with a predominantly Christian religious life. British culture has been influenced by wider European culture and ideas like humanism, Protestantism, and representative democracy. British literature, music, art, theater, media, and other cultural aspects are respected globally. Sports also play an important role in British culture, with football being the most popular sport. British people live in England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland and are known for their reserved manners and strong sense of humor.
The document provides information about various British traditions, holidays, and cultural facts. It discusses celebrations such as Guy Fawkes Night on November 5th, St. George's Day on April 23rd, May Day celebrations in early May, and Halloween traditions of trick-or-treating and the origins of orange and black costumes. It also mentions Christmas traditions like the first Christmas card sent in 1840 and the Queen sending telegrams to British citizens on their 100th birthday. Additionally, it provides brief histories on institutions like the House of Lords, Windsor Castle, and the evolution of the English language from Old to Middle to Modern English.
Thanksgiving is celebrated in both the United States and Canada as a harvest festival and time to give thanks. In the US it falls on the fourth Thursday of November, while in Canada it is observed on the second Monday of October. The modern traditions of Thanksgiving have origins in both European harvest festivals and celebrations held by Native Americans and early North American settlers. The holiday typically involves families and friends gathering for a feast that usually includes turkey, potatoes, vegetables and pumpkin pie.
This document provides brief descriptions of various holidays celebrated around the world, including: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Memorial Day, Passover, Flag Day, Patriot Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Halloween, Boxing Day, and Hanukkah. For each, it gives some key details about the date it falls on, its origins and traditions, and how it is commemorated or celebrated in different places.
This document provides information about various holidays celebrated in the United States and Colombia. It discusses national holidays like Independence Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It also describes cultural holidays like St. Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Columbus Day. The document compares how some holidays like Easter, Mother's Day and Pascua are celebrated differently in the two countries. It provides details on the origins and traditions associated with major American holidays.
This document summarizes several holidays and commemorative days celebrated around the world, including: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Memorial Day, Passover, Flag Day, Patriot Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Halloween, Boxing Day, and Hanukkah. For each, it provides details on the date it falls, its origins and historical significance, and common traditions and activities associated with celebrating the day.
Picboot has a collection of free Thanksgiving graphics and design templates, and messages that can be edited as per your requirements. The Thanksgiving graphics and notes can easily be shared on WhatsApp and work well as a caption for your social media posts.
The document provides an overview of Samoan culture, including differences from American culture. It discusses Samoan traditions such as formal and informal clothing, rituals like 'ava ceremonies and tattoos, and gender roles. Sports, holidays, health care, and languages are also compared between Samoan and American culture. Verbal and non-verbal communication traditions like oratory, dances, and clothing are explained.
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The document provides information about various holidays and celebrations observed in English-speaking countries, including their origins and how people typically celebrate each one. Some of the holidays mentioned include New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Independence Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. For each one, a brief description is given about its history and origins, as well as how associated customs and traditions vary depending on location.
The document provides an overview of Samoan culture, including differences between Samoan and American culture. It discusses aspects of Samoan culture such as health care, holidays, sports, verbal and non-verbal communication, rituals, clothing, tattoos, gender roles, and the third gender called fa'afafine. Key differences between Samoan and American culture highlighted include limited health care facilities in Samoa, the emphasis on different holidays, and popular sports.
This document provides information about national holidays celebrated in Kazakhstan and the United States. It aims to teach students about the cultures of other countries through speeches and appreciation of holidays like Kazakhstan's Independence Day and America's Independence Day. The lesson involves students listening to presentations on the holidays, asking questions, and discussing differences between celebrations in groups.
This document provides information about the United States, including its flag designed by Betsy Ross, its varied gastronomy influenced by immigration, and some curiosities like having had nine different capitals. It also describes Independence Day celebrations on July 4th with concerts, markets, and fireworks. Additional curiosities noted are that the US is the third most populous and fourth largest country, currently with Joe Biden as the 46th President. Famous monuments of the US mentioned are the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and Niagara Falls.
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November. It commemorates the 1621 harvest feast shared by the English Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans. The Pilgrims had faced hardship in their first winter in America, and the Wampanoag taught them how to survive and helped with the successful corn harvest. To celebrate, the Pilgrims and Wampanoag shared an autumn harvest feast of turkey, corn, squash, and fruits. Today, Thanksgiving traditions include families gathering for a feast, watching parades, and beginning Christmas shopping on Black Friday.
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Americans celebrate a variety of federal holidays and observances throughout the year, including religious, secular, and uniquely American holidays. Some of the major holidays are New Year's Day on January 1st, Martin Luther King Jr. Day in January, Valentine's Day on February 14th, Presidents' Day in February, Memorial Day in May, Independence Day on July 4th, Labor Day in September, Columbus Day in October, Veterans Day in November, Thanksgiving in November, Christmas Day on December 25th. Many holidays have traditions associated with them such as decorating eggs for Easter, wearing carnations for Mother's Day, and trick-or-treating on Halloween.
Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada to give thanks for the harvest and the past year. Its origins can be traced to English traditions of celebrating religious services of thanksgiving, which were brought over by early Pilgrims and Puritans in New England. One of the earliest Thanksgiving celebrations in North America occurred in Plymouth colony in 1621, though the modern Thanksgiving holiday is traced to a national holiday established by Abraham Lincoln in 1863.
Thanksgiving is an annual holiday celebrated in both the United States and Canada that gives thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. In the US it falls on the fourth Thursday of November, while in Canada it is the second Monday of October. The modern Thanksgiving has its origins in 1621 when the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast. Key Thanksgiving foods include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie.
Thanksgiving is a federal holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November where families and friends get together to give thanks for what they are grateful for. It commemorates the Pilgrims who settled in Plymouth, Massachusetts in the 1600s and shared a harvest feast with Native Americans to celebrate surviving their first winter. Today, Thanksgiving is typically celebrated with a large meal including turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, corn, gravy, and pumpkin pie.
Thanksgiving Day originated from a harvest feast celebrated by the Pilgrims in Plymouth colony in 1621. The Pilgrims held the feast to give thanks for their first successful harvest in the New World after a difficult first winter where many had died. Over the years, the tradition of Americans gathering with family and friends over a feast on the last Thursday of November to give thanks became an important national holiday. Today on Thanksgiving, Americans come together to enjoy traditional foods like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.
The document discusses the history and traditions of Thanksgiving. It notes that Thanksgiving is celebrated in November in the US and October in Canada to give thanks after harvest. Key traditions include eating turkey, watching American football, and the presidential turkey pardon which spares a turkey's life. The document also shares one person's family tradition of decorating their home, preparing a variety of foods, praying, and spending time together on Thanksgiving.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
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2. CULTURE
• American culture encompasses the customs and
traditions of the United States, including
language, religion, food and the arts.
• Nearly every region of the world has influenced
American culture, as it is a country of
immigrants, most notably the English who
colonized the country beginning in the early
1600s. U.S. culture has also been shaped by the
cultures of Native Americans, Latin Americans,
Africans and Asians.
3. IMMIGRANT INFLUENCES
• Important influences came from other parts of Europe,
such as Ireland, Germany, Poland and Italy; Africa, from
which came the ancestors of most African Americans,
originally brought over as slaves in the American South
• As a nation of immigrants, the United States has been
influenced by many cultures.
• There are 2 kinds of holidays in the USA: the national
holiday and the public or federal holidays. National
holiday is a holiday set by law and is usually a non-
working day during the year.
4.
5. INDEPENDENCE DAY
• also known as the Fourth of July, is a holiday in the
celebrating the adoption of the Declaration of
Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring
independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. It is
commonly associated with fireworks, parades,
barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball
games, family reunions, political speeches and
ceremonies and various other public and private events
6. PIONEER DAY
Pioneer Day is a state holiday in Utah in the United States.
It is celebrated on July 24 each year to commemorate the
entry of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon
pioneers into Utah’s Salt Lake Valley in 1847. This day
celebrates the bravery of the original settlers and their
strength of character and physical endurance.
Pioneer Day is also celebrated
in many parts of Idaho,
where it is commonly known
as Celebration Day.
7. PARENTS' DAY
• It help on the fourth Sunday of every July.
• figures in the United States receive the recognition for
the role they play in their children’s lives on Parents’
Day. The day aims to promote responsible parenting and
to recognize positive parental role models. It celebrates
the special bonds of love between parental figures and
their children.
• It supports the role of parents in bringing up their
children.
• It is a national observance but it is not a public holiday
in the United States.
8. COLORADO DAY
• Some museums offer free admissions to the public and a
number of businesses in Colorado offer special deals
• Colorado Day is a state observance on August 1. It is not
a public holiday in the U.S., so most businesses, public
offices, schools and colleges are open except for if the
date falls on a non-working day.
9. VICTORY DAY
• It is held on Aug 11.
• It is the anniversary the Allies’ victory over Japan during
World War II.
• It followed the dropping of the devastating atomic
bomb on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima on August 6
and Nagasaki on August 9, 1945.
• Victory Day is a state holiday in Rhode Island
10. ASSUMPTION OF MARY
• Catholic churches in the United States celebrate the
feast of the Assumption to honor the Virgin Mary’s death
and her rise into heaven on August 15 each year.
• Assumption Day is considered a Holy Day of Obligation,
but if it falls on a Saturday or on a Monday, it is not
obligatory by the church to attend mass. This was
amended in the church calendar by US (United States)
bishops in 1991.
11. LABOR DAY
• Labor Day is annually held on the first Monday of
September.
• It was originally organized to celebrate various labor
associations' strengths of and contributions to the United
States economy.
• It is largely a day of rest in modern times.
• Many people mark Labor Day as the end of the summer
season and a last chance to make trips or hold outdoor
events.
12. PATRIOT DAY
• Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to
remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist
attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.
• Many Americans refer Patriot Day as September 11.
• The most potent symbol of the events that happened on
September 11, 2001 are pictures and videos of planes flying
into buildings, of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center
13. NATIVE AMERICAN
DAY OR COLUMBUS DAY
• The second Monday of October annually
marks Columbus Day in many parts the United States
but not all states or region follow this observance. In
South Dakota people celebrate Native Americans' Day
through learning from educational resources that focus
on the traditions, culture and background of Native
Americans. It is a day to celebrate the heritage of Native
Americans.
• The first recorded celebration honoring the discovery of
America by Europeans took place on October 12, 1792 in
New York City.
14. HALLOWEEN
• Many Americans celebrate Halloween on October 31.
Celebrations include costume parties and trick-or-
treating.
• Many children dress up in fancy costumes and visit other
homes in the neighborhood. At each house, they
demand sweets, snacks or a small gift. If they do not
get this, they threaten to do some harm to the
inhabitants of the house.
• Halloween originated as a pagan festival in parts of
Northern Europe.
• There are various symbols associated with Halloween.
These include the spooks, ghosts and walking skeletons
that represent the contact between the spiritual and
physical world and between the living and the dead.
16. ALL SAINTS' DAY
• Many churches in the United States celebrate All Saints'
Day to honor all the saints, particularly those who do not
have their own special feast day, on November 1.
• All Saints' Day is celebrated in many areas of the United
States, including where there are large Roman Catholic
populations.
• According to some sources, the idea for All Saints' Day
goes back to the fourth century when the Greek
Christians kept a festival on the first Sunday after
Pentecost (in late May or early June) in honor of all
martyrs and saints.
17. ELECTION DAY
• Election Day in the United States of America is the
Tuesday following the first Monday in November.
• It is the day when popular ballots are held to select
public officials.
• These include national, state and local government
representatives at all levels up to the president.
• Employees in some states have the legal right to have
time off work to vote, and in some cases, without losing
any pay.
18. VETERANS DAY
• In the USA, Veterans Day annually falls on November 11.
This day is the anniversary of the signing of the
armistice, which ended the World War I hostilities
between the Allied nations and Germany in 1918.
Veterans are thanked for their services to the United
States on Veterans Day.
• Veterans Day is intended to honor and thank all military
personnel who served the United States in all wars,
particularly living veterans. It is marked by parades and
church services and in many places the American flag is
hung at half mast.
20. THANKSGIVING DAY
• The Pilgrims had much to celebrate, they had built
homes in the wilderness, they had raised enough crops
to keep them alive during the long coming winter, they
were at peace with their Indian neighbors. They had
beaten the odds and it was time to celebrate.
21. • Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a holiday on the
fourth Thursday of November.
• Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a day for families and friends
to get together for a special meal. The meal often includes a
turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin
pie, and vegetables. Thanksgiving Day is a time for many
people to give thanks for what they have.
• Thanksgiving Day parades are held in some cities and towns
on or around Thanksgiving Day. Some parades or festivities
also mark the opening of the Christmas shopping season.
Some people have a four-day weekend so it is a popular time
for trips and to visit family and friends.
22. LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY
(PRESIDENTS’ DAY)
• Lincoln’s Birthday celebrates the birthday of Abraham
Lincoln, one of the most popular presidents in United
States history. It is a state holiday in some states on or
around February 12 each year.
• The day is also known as Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday,
Abraham Lincoln Day or Lincoln Day. Some states
observe the day as part of Presidents’ Day, which is
officially known as Washington’s Birthday.
• Various activities such as concerts and birthday parties
are often organized for the day.
23. BLACK FRIDAY
• Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving Day in the
USA and falls on the Friday after the fourth Thursday in
November. It is a busy shopping day and is a holiday in
some states.
• Many people have a day off work or choose to take a
day from their quota of annual leave on Black Friday.
Some people use this to make trips to see family
members or friends who live in other areas or to go on
vacation. Others use it to start shopping for the
Christmas season.
24. FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
• The Advent season marks the beginning of the Christian
year across many western churches in the United States.
Its length varies from 22 to 28 days, starting on the
Sunday nearest St Andrew’s Day and encompassing the
next three Sundays, ending on Christmas Day.
• Many Christians in the United States attend a church
service on the first Sunday of Advent and may engage in
activities such as special prayers and contributing to
ideas on enhancing peace. Many Advent traditions are
observed in the United States in the prelude to
Christmas Day.
• Advent is originally a time to reflect and prepare for
Christmas similarly to how Lent is in preparation for
Easter.
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25. • Purple is historically the main color used for Advent
because it reflects penitence, fasting, and the color of
royalty to welcome the Advent of the king (Jesus Christ).
26. ST NICHOLAS' DAY
• St Nicholas' Day is an observance of European origin
that is celebrated in some American communities on
December 6.
• Children in families who celebrate St Nicholas' Day
receive treats - including candy, cookies, small toys, or
fruit - in stockings, socks, shoes or bags on December
6.
27. PEARL HARBOR
REMEMBRANCE DAY
• National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is
annually on December 7, commemorates the attack on
Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during World War II.
• Many American service men and women lost their lives
or were injured on December 7, 1941.
• On the direction of the President, the flag of the United
States of America should be displayed on the homes of
Americans, the White House and all United States
government buildings. The flag should be flown at half-
mast to honor those who died in the attack on Pearl
Harbor.
28. CHRISTMAS EVE
• Christmas Eve in the United States, which is annually on
December 24, is the day before Christmas Day. It falls
within the Christmas season, which is a time for people
to buy presents and visit friends or relatives.
• Since Christmas Eve is not an official federal holiday,
most people have to work. However, it is a partial day
off or a full day off in some states. Many workplaces
hold Christmas parties or celebrations.
• Christmas observance is a conglomeration of several
other festivals. To early Christians, it commemorates the
birth of the Jesus Christ.
29. • In the days or even weeks before Christmas Day, many
people decorate their homes and gardens with lights,
Christmas trees and much more.
• Children often receive a lot of gifts from their parents
and other relatives (Santa Claus).
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30. NEW YEAR'S EVE
• New Year's Eve, which is on December 31, is the last
day of the year in the United States. It is a major social
observance and many parties are held, particularly in the
evening.
• Many people hold parties at home or attend special
celebrations to celebrate the upcoming New Year. In
many cities, large scale public events are held. These
often attract thousands of people.