American traditions

American traditions Performed by students of the BD - 22 group Moscow 2024

Labor Day In the United States, the national Labor Day holiday is celebrated on the first Monday in September. The holiday is the personification of respect for the social and economic achievements of all workers of the United States, regardless of their level of power, wealth, etc. Celebrating Labor Day, every American citizen shows respect for the heritage of his country. Rupisova Polina

Traditions Any holiday in the United States, as in any other country, begins with a speech by the president. He thanks all those who work for the good of the country. Colleagues of each organization call up and congratulate each other. They also meet on this day and give each other greeting cards. Before this holiday, local fairs are solemnly opened, where you can buy souvenirs for colleagues and friends. Americans are not deprived of a sense of humor either. That is why various practical jokes with jokes, dressing up and pleasant surprises are organized on the holiday. Usually everyone dresses up in a retro style and goes to celebrate in a new way. Many organizations do not have vacations in the autumn and winter, so all trade union employees try to relax as much as possible before long working days. Rupisova Polina

Easter At Easter, it is customary to roll eggs on the lawn in front of the White House. On the day of the holiday, thousands of people gather on the lawn, including high-ranking officials. All residents communicate, participate in funny contests and roll boiled eggs with large spoons. Rupisova Polina

Wearing Shoes In the House The rules about wearing shoes in the house vary from region to region around the world, but it's considered rude and offensive in many northern and eastern European countries. Not all Americans wear their outside shoes inside someone else's home, but it's common. Petrova Alice

High School Prom Heading to prom as a senior in high school is almost equivalent to getting married in the U.S. This important school dance takes place toward the end of the school year and is a formal event. Students spend months and thousands of dollars planning the event. Boys ask girls to the dance through elaborate "promposals", which resemble marriage proposals. Petrova Alice

Thanksgiving day They eat a lot and hearty on this day, go to visit in the evening. According to custom, at the festive table, each family member should take a clean sheet and write down all the pleasant things that happened to him during the year, and all the unpleasant things. The bad things should be tried to forget and let go. And for the good, I want to thank God and my family members. Americans have two days off after Thanksgiving. It is advisable to spend this time usefully — to help those in need, to visit their loved ones. Kuliyev Emil

Presidents' Day Kuliyev Emil Until the mid-70s of the 20th century, the birthday of George Washington, the hero of the War of Independence and the first president of the United States, on February 22, was a national holiday. In addition, in most states, February 12th, the birthday of Abraham Lincoln (President of the United States during the Civil War), was also a holiday. These two days were combined, and the holiday was expanded so that the people could pay tribute to all the presidents of the past. It is celebrated on the third Monday of February.

Getting a Car at 16 Markin Denis Most Americans own a personal vehicle, and getting your first car as soon as you can legally drive is a U.S. custom. In wealthy families, cars are purchased by parents, while in lower-income families teens save up for years to buy their own cheap cars. In many states you have to be 15, 16, or 17 to get your driver's license, so that's when you'd also get your first vehicle.

Playing the National Anthem at Every Sporting Event Markin Denis American pride is strong at sporting events from youth soccer all the way up to professional sports. If you attend any kind of sporting event for any age group, you'll hear the Star-Spangled Banner played or sung live. Players and spectators stand with hands over hearts to show their American pride.

Pajama Days in American schools Myalina Sofia It turned out that it was at the end of February that their school organized a Pajama Day, which means that both students, teachers, and representatives of the administration of the educational institution can safely go there in soft comfortable pajamas.

Pajama Days in American schools Myalina Sofia Most often, Pajama Days are organized in elementary school, but I have heard stories from some colleagues that they organized similar celebrations in middle and high schools. The main purpose of this event is to reduce stress levels and hint that the school can rightfully be considered a second home for students, because they spend a lot of time there. Pajama days can be tied to certain social events (such as Anti-Domestic Violence Day or Anti-Drug and Alcohol Addiction Day) or held just like that, in honor of the beginning of spring, for example.