- American Holidays
- Origins of American holidays.
- (Do all American holidays come from England).
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- Are all American holidays of English origin?
- Are all American holidays of English origin?
- Halloween is celebrated in the USA on October 31st. This is one of the oldest and most widespread world holidays. It is celebrated in the USA, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, Spain and Latin America. Modern Halloween is the result of an amazing mixture of traditions, cultures and rituals.
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- Initially, Halloween was celebrated by the ancient Celts (the people who inhabited modern Ireland and England about 2 thousand years ago. On the eve of their New Year's holiday (the new year for the Celts began on November 1), the Souin festival was held. On October 31, when Souin was celebrated, it was believed that the dead return to earth to evaluate the deeds of their living descendants.
- Independence Day is considered the birthday of the United States as a free and independent country. Most Americans call this holiday simply by its date - “The Fourth of July.”
- On this day there are picnics, festive parades, concerts, and fireworks. Many people display the American flag (as they do on Memorial Day and other holidays). On July 4, 1976, there were huge celebrations across the country to mark the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- Black priest and civil rights activist Martin Luther King was born on January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Over the course of 11 years, King traveled more than seven million kilometers, giving speeches more than 2,500 times, constantly finding himself in places of protests, actions and the fight against injustice. At the same time, he managed to write five books and a huge number of articles. King's role in the nonviolent struggle for the passage of legislation that eliminated the remnants of racial discrimination was recognized with the Nobel Prize. So at the age of 35 he became the youngest laureate in history Nobel Prize peace.
- Originally known as Armistice Day, the holiday was celebrated to honor American veterans of World War I. It falls on November 11, the day the war ended (1918). It is now a celebration of veterans of all wars in which the United States has participated. Veterans' parades are held, and the president lays wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.
- Veterans` Day
- Early on the morning of February 2, a group of gentlemen dressed in top hats and tuxedos arrives at Turkey Hill. These are members of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. One of them is endowed with special powers: he is trusted to perform the main ritual - to pull Phil the groundhog out of his house and listen to Phil whisper in his ear his weather forecast for the next 6 weeks. This forecast is then announced to the many people who have come to Punxsutawney specifically to witness this exciting event.
- The "official" American groundhog lives in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and his name is Phil.
- The story is like this. 1819 The first bicycle hit the streets of New York. The curiosity was brought from England. By the end of the summer, the municipal council banned movement around the city on a new form of transport, calling the bicycle unsafe for people.
- New York State holds an annual antique bicycle auction in the small town of Kopek. In addition to the most unusual bicycles of all sizes and models, from elegant ladies' bicycles to sports and racing monsters, here you can find everything that is in one way or another connected with the bicycle theme: accessories, parts, rare photographs and postcards.
- No Smoking Day is celebrated on the third Thursday of November. It was established by the American Cancer Society in 1977. In smokers, the centers of the brain that are sensitive to nicotine are in a depressed state, and therefore at the ends of the nerves originating from them, the substances necessary for the normal structure and function of tissues are not formed enough. As a result of smoking, nervous dystrophy is observed in many tissues and organs, and against this background there is a predisposition to various diseases.
- December 26 to January 1 every year, predominantly in the United States, African-American holiday week is celebrated. Kwanzaa. It is believed that this is a period of unification and friendship between the two nations. It's time for everyone to start. The first time Kwanzaa week took place was in 1966. During the holiday week, African Americans gather around the table every evening, light candles (the symbol of Kwanzaa) and discuss one of the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa on which African culture is based. These principles are: free will, unified collectivism, responsibility for actions, united economy, determination, creativity and faith. The history of the holiday dates back to 1966, when African Americans defended their rights for freedom and independence in the struggle.
- The first pancake festival took place in 1950. But in the English town of Albee it has been held for about 500 years. Since then, the townspeople have been organizing an annual pancake race - women, always in dresses and aprons, must run a certain distance while tossing a pancake in a frying pan. A similar tradition exists in London - the pancake is tossed in a frying pan. So every year in Albee and Liberal women run through the streets with frying pans in their hands, flipping pancakes as they go. And the winner’s reward is the ringer’s kiss, honor and respect. Well, the pancakes that did not fall from the pans during the races are then eaten together by the spectators.
- Hypotheses that all American holidays of English origin is not true!
- “It is unknown what a person will be like in 1000 years, but if you take away modern man this acquired and inherited belongings of holidays and rituals - then he will forget everything, and will unlearn everything, and will have to start everything over again.”
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National Freedom Day in the U.S.A.
National Freedom Day (National Freedom Day) celebrated in the United States each year on February 1. On this day in 1865, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (Abraham Lincoln) has signed a congressional resolution to amend the U.S. Constitution 13th Amendment abolishing slavery. Resolution of Congress on making the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to abolish slavery, was: "Neither the United States nor in any other place that is subject to their authority, there should be no slavery or forced labor, except penalty for crimes for which the offender shall be duly crushed."
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Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day (Valentine's Day) In America, Valentine's Day are celebrated later than in Europe, 1777. At the beginning of last century, Americans on Valentine's Day began to send their marzipan brides. But marzipan contains sugar, which then cost is very expensive. Truly scale, this tradition has acquired after in 1800 began to make extensive use of sugar beet. The Americans quickly established on the continent, the production of caramel and began to scratch out candy holiday of the relevant words. Candy made of red and white. Red means passion, and white - the purity of love. In 50's. sweets were stacked in cardboard boxes in the shape of a heart.
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Day blessing of bicycles in the U.S.A
New York State celebrates Blessing the Bicycle Day on May 1st. The story is like this. 1819 The first bicycle hit the streets of New York. The curiosity was brought from England. By the end of the summer, the municipal council banned movement around the city on a new form of transport, calling the bicycle unsafe for people. However, over time, the bicycle became the main, cheap and convenient means of transportation for residents of the state.
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Father's Day
Father"s Day in the U.S. celebrating the third Sunday in June. The idea of creating a holiday for children who want to express our gratitude to our fathers came from Spoukeyna, Washington (Spokane, Washington). A woman named Sonora Smart, in marriage Dodd (Sonora Smart Dodd) in 1909 in a church during a service, dedicated to Mother's Day, I thought that after the death of her mother and five children brought up by his father, William Jackson Smart. Sonora wanted her father knew what he Peculiarities of people to her, how she loved him and appreciated. After her father sacrificed everything to fulfill all of their parental responsibilities and was in the eyes of his daughter"s most courageous, unselfish and loving person. Sonora approached local authorities to establish a new party, supported it and were going to arrange a celebration of June 5 - the birthday of William Smart, but time on their training was not enough, and the celebration was postponed to June 19. Soon, the holiday became popular in other cities in the state.
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Columbus Day in the U.S.A
October 12, 1492 Italian (according to some sources - Spanish) explorer, Christopher Columbus landed in the New World - the day the expedition of Christopher Columbus reached the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas archipelago, which was subsequently accepted as the official date of discovery of America. While most other countries of the Americas on Columbus Day (Columbus Day) is celebrated on 12 October (which is logical and justified) in the United States it is celebrated on the second Monday of October. This event is rather controversial, because the settlement of Europeans in America led to the disappearance of history and culture of many indigenous peoples of the continent.
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America New Year ( New Year"s Day) January 1: New Year is a public holiday and is celebrated on January 1, although Americans begin to celebrate it on December 31. On this day, masquerade balls are sometimes held, where people dress up in costumes with masks. The masks are removed at midnight. Many in On this day, New Year's celebrations are watched on television in Times Square in the center of New York. In this square, one minute before midnight, an illuminated ball slowly descends from the top of one of the buildings. The moment it touches the ground, the inscription "New Year" lights up. colorful fireworks displays are held in cities on the night from December 31 to January 1.
Presidents' Day is the third Monday in February: Until 1971, February 12 and February 22 were celebrated nationally as the birthdays of Presidents Lincoln and Washington. In 1971, President Richard Nixon proclaimed a single national holiday, Presidents Day, to honor all of America's presidents.
Memorial Day is the last Monday in May: This day was declared a national holiday in 1971 by President Nixon. This is everyone's day of remembrance American soldiers died in all wars. American flags are displayed everywhere. For many Americans, this day marks the first sign of summer, when they can spend three days off at the beach, in the forest or in the mountains.
Independence Day July 4th: On this day the final version of the Declaration of Independence was adopted. It became a national holiday in 1941. For Americans, it is also a day of picnics and patriotic parades. Many cities hold fireworks displays on this day. Many display American flags.
Labor Day, first Monday in September: The first trade union parade was organized on September 5, 1882 in New York. Twenty thousand workers walked along Broadway. Over the next few years, parades spread across America, and in 1894 Congress declared the holiday a national holiday. For most Americans, Union Day marks the end of summer, and many head to the beaches or recreation areas for the three-day weekend. For students, this day marks the beginning of a new academic year.
Columbus Day is the second Monday in October: This day is dedicated to the Italian navigator Christopher Columbus, who landed in the New World on October 12, 1492. The main ceremonies are held in New York, where a huge parade can be seen on this day. This day became an official holiday on the four hundredth anniversary of Columbus's discovery of America.
Veterans Day, second Monday in November: Originally, it was the day of veterans of the First World War, which was celebrated on November 11 - the day the war ended in 1918. Now it is the day of all American veterans who took part in any military action. On this day, veterans usually hold a parade, and the President lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.In the morning at 11:00 a moment of silence is held in honor of Americans who fought.
Thanksgiving Day fourth Thursday of November: Thanksgiving Day is always a day off, in many institutions and Friday is a day off. Many Americans use the four-day weekend to visit family or friends. On this day, turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes and pumpkin pie are always served on the table.
Christmas Day December 25: Coming home for Christmas is one of the main American traditions. No matter where Americans are the rest of the year, they are eager to come home and see their family and friends for Christmas. Thanksgiving and Christmas are the most busy times years in airports, train stations and bus depots. It seems like all of America is on the move, and Americans are finding ways to spend the weekend with their loved ones.
Easter: Easter is a religious holiday, so people celebrate it according to their beliefs. In America, on the first day of Easter, children wake up and find candy in their baskets that the Easter Bunny left for them. He also hid the eggs (in the plastic shell of the egg, like a Kinder Surprise, they put various candies, chewing gum, small money, small toys) that they decorated last week. Children hunt for eggs all over the area around the house. Many organizations hold Easter egg hunts and the child who finds the most eggs wins a prize.
St. Valentine's Day February 14: Although St. Valentine's Day is not an official holiday, most Americans celebrate it. Americans of all ages love to send and receive Valentine cards. Valentine cards may be heart-shaped, or have hearts, a symbol of love. Often to Valentines are given soft toys, mostly teddy bears, candies, jewelry. Children in elementary schools make valentines for their classmates and put them in a large decorated box, like a mailbox. On February 14, the teacher opens the box and distributes the valentines. After the students They read the valentines they received and they all celebrate the holiday together.
Halloween October 31st: Halloween is a holiday mainly for children. Many children dressed in costumes knock on neighbors' doors, and when the door opens, they shout "Trick or Treat." Pirates and princesses, ghosts and popular heroes, all hold bags open to catch candy or other small gifts. And when children come home with bags full of candy, the first thing they do is count them so that the next day they can tell their friends how much candy they collected. Another Halloween tradition is an empty pumpkin, with its eyes and mouth cut out, and a lit candle placed inside.
St. Patrick's Day March 17: Americans inherited the tradition of celebrating St. Patrick's Day from the Irish. St. Patrick's Day in the United States is celebrated by millions of people, whether they are Irish or not. On this day, everything is decorated in green color, people dress in green clothes.Children, coming from school, are looking for gifts Patrick has hidden for them.
New Year and Christmas Great Britain It is difficult for the British to imagine Christmas in London without street lights in the form of Her Majesty's crown. The festive city is transformed: it puts on garlands of lights and houses a whole forest of Christmas trees, the main one - the spruce in Trafalgar Square - is brought here from Norway every year as a gift. This is how Norwegians express their gratitude to Great Britain for saving members of the Norwegian royal family during the Second World War. The most famous New Year's market in Britain takes place in the legendary town of Lincoln, which is located north of London, halfway between York and Cambridge.
Advent - preparation for Christmas (December 1-24) One of the main traditions of the preparatory weeks is wreaths with candles. Such wreaths are made for the first Sunday, and consist of 5 candles - four red and one white. The tradition came from Catholicism and is widespread throughout Europe. Every Sunday a new red candle is lit. They are lit when the family gathers together for prayer. A white candle is lit on the evening before Christmas as a symbol that Christ will come into the world and illuminate the darkness.
Hallowe"en (Hallows Evening) - Halloween (October 31) Halloween was of great importance; at this time, with the help of rituals, they said goodbye to the old, bad, unnecessary and welcomed the new. The ancient English brought apples, autumn vegetables, flowers as gifts to the gods of nature, and left they were buried under trees or buried in the ground asking for help and support. On the night of October 31, it was customary to put a plate of fruit outside - for dead souls so that they can come to the aid of the living. English girls believed that on Halloween they could find out the name and appearance of their fiancé by telling fortunes using threads, apple cores and mirrors. It was possible to try to meet a witch; to do this, they went out onto the roads with their clothes turned inside out.
New Year(January 1) New Year in England is celebrated without gifts and not necessarily with family. There are no traditional dishes for this celebration. Usually English housewives cook apple pie. In Scotland, New Year's Eve is considered a more important holiday than Christmas. New Year in Scotland is, first of all, spring cleaning. No task should be left unfinished: the watch is wound, socks are darned, all holes are sewn up. With the first strike of the clock, the head of the house throws the door wide open and holds it until the last strike, so he lets out old year out of the house, and the new one lets him in.
Walpurgis Night, St. Day Walpurgis Walpurgis Night is the main Sabbath of witches, as well as one of the most important pagan holidays dedicated to fertility. Celebrated on April 30th at the peak of spring. This holiday is associated with the name of Saint Walpurgis (for some reason everyone thought she was a man), a nun from Wimburn (England) who came to Germany in 748 to found a monastery. She was terribly famous, and soon after her death (777) she began to be revered as a saint. In the Roman list of saints, her day is May 1.
Easter The Easter holiday in England, which this year is celebrated on April 16, has its own symbols and traditions. In England, the Easter period is marked by special dances called Morris Dancing. Dancers dressed in Robin Hood costumes perform at numerous venues in parks, churches, and simply on the streets of British cities. And in the small town of Olney, the famous pancake race takes place. This happens on the last day of Maslenitsa, Tuesday. And this day is called Shrove Tuesday - from the verb Shrive (to forgive sins, to confess).
St. Patrick's Day - St. Patrick's Day (March 17) March 17 is the day of remembrance of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. St. Patrick, according to legend, brought Christianity to the pagan island and drove out all the snakes. A parade with songs and dances is held in honor of St. Patrick , Irish beer flows like a river.March 17 is a holiday not only for the Irish saint, but also for the Irish soul.
Holidays and traditions in America
The presentation was made by 8th grade student Vyacheslav Sukhantsev
America
New Year's is a public holiday and is celebrated on January 1, although Americans begin celebrating it on December 31. On this day, masquerade balls are sometimes held, where people dress up in costumes with masks. Masks are removed at midnight.
On this day, many people watch the New Year's celebration on TV in Times Square in the center of New York. In this square, one minute before midnight, an illuminated ball slowly descends from the top of one of the buildings. The moment it touches the ground, the inscription “New Year” lights up.
Martin Luther King Day third Monday in January:
This day is a non-working day in many institutions. This day is a symbol of the peaceful struggle of the African-American population for constitutional equality.
On this day the final version of the Declaration of Independence was adopted. It became a national holiday in 1941.
For Americans, it is also a day of picnics and patriotic parades. Many cities hold fireworks displays on this day. Many display American flags.
Thanksgiving Day fourth Thursday of November:
Thanksgiving Day is always a day off in many institutions and Friday is a day off. Many Americans use the four-day weekend to visit family or friends.
On this day, turkey, cranberry sauce, potatoes and pumpkin pie are always served on the table.
Coming home for Christmas is one of the main American traditions. No matter where Americans are the rest of the year, they are eager to come home and see their family and friends for Christmas.
Thanksgiving and Christmas are the busiest times of year at airports, train stations and bus depots. It seems like all of America is on the move, and Americans are finding ways to spend the weekend with their loved ones.
Easter:
Easter is a religious holiday, so people celebrate it according to their beliefs.
In America, on the first day of Easter, children wake up and find candy in their baskets that the Easter Bunny left for them. He also hid the eggs (in the plastic shell of the egg, like a Kinder Surprise, they put various candies, chewing gum, small money, small toys) that they decorated last week. Children hunt for eggs all over the area around the house. Many organizations hold Easter egg hunts and the child who finds the most eggs wins a prize.
Halloween is a holiday mainly for children. Many children dressed in costumes knock on neighbors' doors, and when the door opens, they shout "Trick or Treat." Pirates and princesses, ghosts and popular heroes, all hold bags open to catch candy or other small gifts. And when children come home with bags full of candy, the first thing they do is count them so that the next day they can tell their friends how much candy they collected.
Another Halloween tradition is an empty pumpkin, with its eyes and mouth cut out, and a lit candle placed inside.
Americans inherited the tradition of celebrating St. Patrick's Day from the Irish.
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by millions of people in the United States, whether they are Irish or not. On this day, everything is decorated in green and people dress in green clothes. The children, coming home from school, are looking for the gifts Patrick has hidden for them.
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American holidays: customs and traditions
Customs and traditions of USA Traditions and customs play a great part in the nation, which consists of many ethnic communities and is often called a nation of immigrants. Technically there are no “national” holidays as each state has jurisdiction over its holidays but in fact most of the US holidays are celebrated nationally. Traditions and customs play a big role in the life of the country, which consists of many ethnic communities and is often called a nation of immigrants. Formally, there are no “national” holidays in the country, since each state has the authority to determine its own holidays.
Customs and traditions The states observe federal public holidays. These are Thanksgiving Day, Independence Day, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Columbus Day and some others. However, in reality, most US holidays are celebrated throughout the country. States observe federal public holidays such as Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Christmas, New Year's, Memorial Day, Columbus Day, and several others.
Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving day is considered the most American of the holidays. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The holiday commemorates the first hard year the Pilgrims lived in the New World. Thanksgiving Day is considered the most American of all holidays. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. This holiday serves as a reminder of the difficult first year that the Pilgrim Fathers lived in the New World.
Thanksgiving Day When the English Pilgrims first came to the New World they had a very hard winter and it was questionable whether most of them would survive. When they began planting seeds they had to struggle with the rocky soil and bitter climate. When the English pilgrims first arrived in the New World, they had to endure a very harsh winter. It was highly doubtful whether most of them could survive. When they began to plant the seeds, they had to endure a battle with rocky soil and harsh climate.
Thanksgiving Day Finally in the fall the fields produced a yield beyond expectations. They couldn't have done it on their own. Thanksgiving also includes the native American Indians who helped them and showed them how to use fish heads as fertilizers. Finally, in the fall, the fields were harvested, which exceeded all expectations. They could not have achieved this on their own. Part of Thanksgiving is the American Indians who helped the pilgrims and showed them how to use fish heads as fertilizer.
Thanksgiving Day If it hadn’t been for the Indians, there might not have been the first Thanksgiving. In 1863 President Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring Thanksgiving a federal holiday. If it weren't for the Indians, the first Thanksgiving might not have happened. In 1863, President Lincoln issued a proclamation establishing Thanksgiving as a federal holiday.
Thanksgiving Day Today it is very much a family holiday celebrating with big dinners and happy family reunions. It is a time for families to get together for what is often a long weekend. Today it is increasingly a family holiday, celebrated with the whole family gathering for a large festive dinner. This is the time when families get together to spend the long weekend together.
Thanksgiving Day The traditional food is Thanksgiving turkey and pumpkin pie. In recent years the holiday has become even more popular. Traditional Thanksgiving meals include turkey and pumpkin pie. IN last years this holiday has become even more popular.
Independence Day Independence Day is also very important because it celebrates the nation’s independence from Great Britain and the real founding of the United States as a country. Independence Day is also very important because it celebrates the nation's independence from Great Britain and the de facto establishment of the United States as a nation.
Independence Day The fourth of July is the day when back in 1776 the Declaration of Independence, a document which declared the 13 American colonies free and independent states, was adopted. The Fourth of July is the day when, back in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted, a document that declared the 13 American colonies as free and independent states.
Independence Day The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson, who later became the nation’s third president. The Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson, who later became the country's third president.
Independence Day Since Independence Day is a summer holiday and a day off from work, many families enjoy picnics or outings. In the evening there are always fireworks. The occasion is also commemorated by colorful and noisy parades. Since Independence Day is a summer holiday and also a non-working day, many families enjoy organizing picnics and going for walks. There are always fireworks displays in the evenings. This holiday is also celebrated with colorful and noisy parades.
Christmas Christmas, December 25, is the most festive time of the year in the US. Students from school through college have one to two weeks’ vacation beginning shortly before elementary Christmas and ending after the New Year. Christmas, December 25th, is the most joyful time of the year in the United States. In schoolchildren and students, starting from primary school and ending with colleges, the two-week vacation begins. They begin shortly before Christmas and end after the New Year.
Christmas Many families go away for the holiday and there are numerous parties. In the USA the spirit of Christmas arrives about a month before the holiday itself. Many families go away for the holiday, and numerous parties are organized. In the United States, the festive Christmas mood can be felt a month before the holiday itself.
Christmas Late in November, streetlights and store windows are decorated with the traditional Christmas colors of red and green. Families decorate their homes, inside and out, with colored lights and evergreen. At the end of November, street lights are lit and store windows are decorated in the traditional colors of Christmas: red and green. Families decorate their houses both inside and outside with garlands and evergreens.
Christmas The most beautiful and meaningful aspects of the holiday occur at home. Usually families gather around the Christmas tree, open their gifts and then sit down to enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner - turkey or ham, sweet potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and nuts. The most beautiful and most significant moments of this holiday take place at home. Typically, families gather around the Christmas tree, open gifts and then sit down to enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner - turkey or ham, sweet potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce and nuts.
Christmas For dessert, there is usually fruit cake, plum pudding, or mince pie. Most of Christmas customs are variations of traditions brought to America by European immigrants. Dessert is usually served with fruit cake, plum pudding or sweet pie with filling. Most Christmas customs are variations of those traditions brought to America by European immigrants.
Christmas The most popular are: exchanging gifts, receiving toys from Santa Claus, decorating the home with evergreen (especially green wreaths), singing Christmas Carols (songs of joy and praise), making Christmas tree. The most popular ones include giving gifts, receiving toys from Santa Claus, decorating the home with evergreens (especially evergreen wreaths), singing Christmas carols, and having a Christmas tree.
Christmas All over the USA many communities make a large Christmas tree the center of their holiday activities. Several such trees become traditional: the one at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Across the country, many American community organizations are setting up large Christmas trees and making them the centerpiece of festive events. Several such trees have become traditional, one of them is placed at the Rockefeller Center in New York.
Christmas The “Nation’s Christmas Tree”is in King’s Canyon National Park, California and the tree in Washington D.C. in front of the White House. The "Country Christmas Tree" is being installed in national park Royal Canyon in California. Another tree is being placed in front of the White House in Washington, DC.
Columbus Day Throughout most of the US Columbus Day, the anniversary of the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492 is celebrated on the second Monday in October. In nearly every state across the country, Columbus Day, the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's landing in the New World on October 12, 1492, is celebrated on the second Monday in October.
Columbus Day It is believed that the first celebration of the discovery of America occurred in New York in 1792 but it was not until 1934 that all states were asked to observe Columbus Day as a federal holiday. It is generally accepted that the first celebration of the discovery of America took place in New York in 1792, but it was not until 1934 that all states began to celebrate Columbus Day as a federal holiday.
Columbus Day Columbus is admired for his courage, self-confidence and perseverance. American children love to retell and dramatize the exciting tale of his famous voyage in 1492. It is customary to admire Columbus’s courage, confidence and perseverance. American children love to retell this legend and stage theatrical productions of his famous voyage in 1492.
The presentation was prepared by Siroshtanova E.A., MBOU Secondary School No. 76, Gigant village, 2014