Holidays in USA

Holidays in USA

There are a number of holidays in the USA which are celebrated every year. Here are some of them.

The 1st of January is New Year's Day. People do not go to bed until after midnight on December 31. Many people give parties.

The 4th of July is Independence Day. It is the biggest national holiday in the USA. The Declaration of Independence was proclaimed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, when the American colonies were fighting for independence against England.

Thanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday in November. In the autumn of 1621, the Pilgrim Fathers celebrated their first harvest festival in America and called it Thanksgiving Day. Since that time it has been celebrated every year.

Christmas is celebrated on the 25th of December. People usually stay at home at Christmas time, and spend the day with their families.

WHAT WORD DOES NOT MATCH?

- to rest, to sleep, to celebrate, to work, to walk

- sunbath, winter, seaside, beach, summer

- Independence Day, . Santa Claus, Valentine’s Day, Christmas day,

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