USA Celebrations

Thematic Vocabulary Unit Nº 221 Version 0.2

          January

1. January 1: New Year's Day |n| americans enjoy New Years Day just as many other countries do, though most have to work on the 2 of January as well.

          February

1. First Sunday in February: Super Bowl Sunday |n| on this day, Americans gather to watch the Super Bowl, the championship of professional American Football.
2. February 14: St. Valentine's Day |n| in America is celebrated with the giving of flowers and chocolates. It is considered a romantic holiday.
3. Mardi Gras |n| from the French words meaning "Fat Tuesday," combines religious tradition with a carnival or festival to welcome spring. It is a federal holiday in Alabama, Florida and in 8 counties of Louisiana.

         March

1. March 17: St. Patrick's Day |n| in celebration of St. Patick's Day, many people dress in green and pinch those who don't.

          April

1. April 1: April Fool's Day |n| americans tend to celebrate April Fool's Day by playing tricks and pranks on each other and then declaring "April Fools!"
2. Wednesday of the Last Full Week of April: Administrative Professionals' Day (Secretaries' Day) |n| this is the day that many administrators show appreciation to those who make their lives easier at the office by giving gifts to their assistants.

          May

1. Second Sunday in May: Mother's Day |n| a day for celebrating mothers. Many Americans bring their mothers chocolates or flowers or take her out to lunch.
2. May 5: 5 de Mayo |n| on this day, Los Angeles, California is alive with color, laughter and dancing. More than 500,000 Mexicans and Americans of Mexican origin are celebrating Cinco de Mayo or the "Fifth of May." It is an occasion which Mexicans and Americans share to emphasize the friendship between their two countries.

           June

1. Third Sunday in June: Father's Day |n| A day for celebrating fathers. Many people celebrate by having a barbecued dinner.

           July

1. Fourth Sunday in July: Parents' Day |n| a day for celebrating both of your parents.

           August

1. First Sunday in August: Friendship Day |n| on this day, people spend time with a friend they would like to honor as a good friend.

           September

1. First Monday in September: Labor Day |n| most Americans celebrate this holiday as the end of summer, rather than for historical reasons.
2. Sunday After Labor Day: Grandparent's Day |n| a day dedicated to celebrating grandparents. Many families gather together to have picnics or dinners.

           October

1. Second Sunday in October: National Children's Day |n| a day for celebrating children.
2. Third Saturday in October: Sweetest Day |n| a day for spreading joy and happiness to those who are in need.
3. October 31: Halloween |n| is often celebrated by children dressing up as fantasy characters and going door to door to ask for candy by saying "Trick or Treat."

          November

1. Fourth Thursday in November: Thanksgiving |n| a day for remembrance and thankfulness. In commemoration of the pilgrims' first holiday with the Native Americans.

          December

1. December 24-25: Christmas Eve/Christmas Day |n| many Americans celebrate Christmas by opening presents that are placed under a Christmas tree on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
2. December 26-31: Kwanzaa |n| a week long celebration to celebrate the culture of African Americans and that of their ancestors.
3. December 31: New Year's Eve |n| commemorates the last day of the year.

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