celebrate the beginning of the the Gregorian calendar year, January 1st

marks the end of Christmas and holiday season

Martin Luther King’s birthday was marked on January 15

replaced by the third Monday of January In 1986

It was declared a national holiday

The mid-1970s, 22/2: birthday of George Washington

12/2 birthday of Abraham Lincoln

=> On the third Monday in February.

The last Monday of May Although => special programs: cemeteries, churches,…

On July 4, 1776.

A day of picnics, patriotic parades, concerts and fireworks.

The flying of the American flag

On the first Monday of September

Summer vacation season: end

The school year: open

On October 12, 1492

Originally called Armistice Day_November 11, in 1918.

The fourth Thursday in November.

During which they may travel long distances to visit family and friends.

Turned for help to neighboring Indians, bountiful harvest inspired the Pilgrims, pause to give thanks for their blessings.

December 25, another Christian holiday

Marks the birth of the Christ Child.

Decorating houses, yards with lights, putting up Christmas trees, giving gifts, and sending greeting cards: become traditions

The United States of America: many different traditions because of its multi-cultural nature.

Traditional meal for Western European families: turkey or ham with cranberry sauce.

Americans use pop-corn threaded on string: decorate their Christmas trees

Towns and cities: decorate the streets with lights.

The most famous Christmas street lights in USA: Rockerfeller Center in New York.

American Christmas: different traditions in different areas.

Santa is called Kanakaloka in Hawaii