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Holidays of the «Old world» Done by Zhornik Vlada

Presidents' Day Presidents' Day-US federal holiday, which is celebrated every third Monday in February. Dedicated to the office of the President of the United States of America. Traditionally, the holiday is timed to coincide with the birthday of George Washington. On this day, a lesson is held in American schools on the history of the presidents of the United States, especially Washington and Lincoln.

St. Patrick's Day March 17th is St. Patrick's Day in the United States-the patron saint of Ireland, who brought Christianity to this once pagan country. Saint Patrick has become so popular in the United States, where the Irish population is very large, that the day of his death is celebrated on a national scale. If everything turns red on Valentine's Day, then on St. Patrick's Day everything turns green: green suits, hats, images of a green shamrock as a symbol of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Memorial Day Memorial Day is a United States national day of remembrance observed annually on the last Monday in May. It is dedicated to the memory of American military personnel who have died in all wars and armed conflicts in which the United States has ever taken part. The tradition of celebrating this day originated after the American Civil War and was originally dedicated to the northern soldiers who died in that war. After the First World War, this day began to remember the soldiers who died in other military conflicts. Since 1971, Memorial Day has officially become a national day in the United States. On this day, Americans visit cemeteries and war memorials.

Mother's Day Mother's Day is celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May. The origins of its celebration, perhaps, should be sought in the spring holidays, which the inhabitants of ancient Greece dedicated to Rhea, the mother of the gods. Beginning in 1600, the tradition of celebrating Mother's Sunday appeared in England. On this day, which fell on the fourth Sunday of Lent, mothers were honored. The symbol of the holiday was a special, maternal cake, which was presented to the mother as a sign of respect.

Father's Day Father's Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June in the United States. The idea of ​​creating a holiday for children who want to show gratitude to their fathers came from Spokane, Washington. Father's Day began as an expression of love and gratitude that a daughter dedicated to her father. Roses are the flowers of Father's Day: red ones are worn if the father is alive, and white ones if the father is dead.

Independence Day Independence Day is the day the United States Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776, which proclaims the independence of the United States from the Kingdom of Great Britain; celebrated in the United States of America on July 4th. Most Americans refer to this holiday simply by its date, the Fourth of July. The holiday is accompanied by fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, politicians' addresses to the people and ceremonies, as well as other public and private events traditional for the United States. Independence Day is a national holiday in the United States.