Holidays and Festivals in the UK and the USA

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Holidays and Festivals in the UK and the USA How do people celebrate these special days? When and Why?

Valentine‘s day 14th February It is a festival of romantic love and many people give cards, letters, flowers or presents to their spouse or partner. They may also arrange a romantic meal in a restaurant or night in a hotel. Common symbols of Valentine's Day are hearts, red roses and Cupid.

Easter Day Christian (religious) holiday – people commemorate death and resurrection [ˌrezəˈrekʃən] of Jesus Christ in March or April People paint and decorate eggs Children believe that Easter Bunny comes to their houses or gardens to hide eggs there. Children look for them.

Mother‘s Day celebrated on the second Sunday in May Mothers get small presents from their children – flowers, cards and other gifts

Halloween People carve pumpkins – jack-o-lanterns and dress up in scary costumes like ghosts, witches or devils Children go trick or treating from door to door and ask for sweets Children have costume parties Celebrated on October 31st

Christmas Christmas Eve, Christmas Day (25/12), Boxing Day Santa Claus (US) or Father Christmas (UK) brings presents Kissing under a mistletoe Decorating Christmas trees, hanging stockings, Christmas dinner - turkey + potatoes + vegetables, Christmas pudding (UK) People go to church, sing Christmas carols, send Christmas cards Christian holiday, people celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ

Thanksgiving Special US holiday, celebrated on the 4th Thursday in November Originally the first Pilgrims gave thanks to God for the first harvest with the feast (17th century) Now important family holiday when family members meet together Special dinner – turkey, potatoes, pumpkin corn

Independence Day Celebrated in the USA on the 4th of July The USA became independent on Great Britain in 1776 after the War of Independence The holiday celebrated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, families meet