1. New Year. - The celebration of this holiday begins
the night before when Americans gather to wish
each other a happy and prosperous new year.

3. Groundhog Day (2 February) is a rural tradition which states that
if a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day and sees his
shadow, inside and there will be six more weeks of winter.

4. Valentine's Day (14 February) the bride and
groom often give flowers, chocolates or
other objects to show their affection.The
special cards are exchanged loving tone
unsigned or joking with his classmates.

6. March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, one of the most popular
festivals worldwide. Its origin is in Ireland (St. Patrick is the
patron saint of Ireland).
In the United States, people celebrate St. Patrick's Day
wearing of the color green, drinking Guinness or doing other
activities typical of the Irish.

7. April 22.-Earth Day. Planting trees, making crafts at home,
learn more about the environment, recycle all day,
garbage disposal, sing or listen to songs from Earth, in
possession of Earth Day fair, teach othersabout the
environment, prepare a special meal on Earth day, or
ride your bike instead of driving your car.

8. Remembrance Day. - Commemoration of the Victims of
War.Held the last Monday in May, this day honors the
fallen. Although it originated in the aftermath of the Civil
War, has become a day when the fallen of all wars in
general and the dead are remembered in special
programs held in cemeteries, churches and other public
meeting places.

9. What we know fondly as the “Stars and
Stripes” was adopted by the Continental
Congress as the official American flag on
June 14, 1777, in the midst of the
Revolutionary War.
Colonial troops fought under many different
flags with various symbols and slogans—
rattlesnakes, pine trees, eagles, “Don’t
Tread on Me,” “Liberty or Death,” and
“Conquer or Die,” to name a few.
The first flag had 13 stars on a blue field and
13 alternating red and white stripes for the
13 original colonies. Now there are 50 stars,
one for each state in the Union, but the 13
stripes remain. Flag Day was first celebrated
in 1877, on the flag’s 100th birthday.

10. July 4. Independence Day. - Honor the birth of the
nation's signature on July 4, 1776 of the Declaration of
Independence. On this date are held picnics and
patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks. The
waving of the American flag is widespread (also takes
place on Memorial Day of Victims of War and other
holidays). On July 4, 1976, the 200th anniversary of the
Declaration of Independence was celebrated with big
festivals nationwide.

11. Labor Day. - The first Monday in September,
this day honors the nation's workers, as usual
with shows. For most Americans, marks the
end of the summer vacation season for many
students start the school year.

12. Columbus Day. - The October 12, 1492, the
Italian navigator Christopher Columbus landed in
the New World. Although most American nations
celebrate this day on October 12, in the United
States is held the second Monday in October.

13. Halloween (Oct. 31) has its roots in ancient
British autumn festivals to ward off evil spirits and
celebrate the harvest in the U.S. is a night when
children bring fancy clothes and go door to door
asking for candy.

14. Veterans Day. - Originally called Armistice Day, this day was
established to honor Americans who served during the First World
War. Held on November 11, the day when that war ended in 1918,
but now honors veterans of all wars in which America has
fought. Veterans' organizations hold parades and as usual the
president lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington
National Cemetery, across the Potomac River in Washington, DC.

15. Thanksgiving Day. - Is held on the fourth Thursday in
November. The feast of Thanksgiving Day became a national
tradition-not only because many Americans have found prosperity
but also because even the sacrifice of the Pilgrims for their
freedom captivates the imagination. Until today, Thanksgiving
dinner almost always includes some of the foods that were served
at the first feast: turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes, pumpkin
pie. Before you start eating, families or friends usually pause to
give thanks for what they have, including the joy of being united
for the occasion.

16. Christmas. - December 25 is another Christian
holiday, marks the birth of Jesus. The houses
and gardens are decorated with lights,
Christmas trees are placed, there are gifts and
Christmas cards are sent, they have become
traditions even for many Americans who are not
Christians.