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The culture of the United States is heavily influenced by its ethnic and racial diversity, with significant contributions from various countries. The U.S. has both national holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Independence Day, and unofficial holidays like Valentine's Day and Halloween. These celebrations reflect the country's history and traditions, fostering a sense of community and national identity.

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The culture of the United States is heavily influenced by its ethnic and racial diversity, with significant contributions from various countries. The U.S. has both national holidays, such as Thanksgiving and Independence Day, and unofficial holidays like Valentine's Day and Halloween. These celebrations reflect the country's history and traditions, fostering a sense of community and national identity.

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The culture of the

United States of
America
The culture of the United
States of America has
been shaped by the
country's ethnic and
racial diversity. It was
significantly influenced
by people from countries
such as Ireland,
Germany, Italy etc.
US public holidays
Residents of the United States “share” three national holidays with other countries and
peoples: Easter, Christmas and New Year.

● Easter
● Christmas
● New Year's Day
USA's "own" holidays

The following eight holidays are exclusively American


(although some have analogues in other countries).

● Thanksgiving Day
● Independence Day
● Martin Luther King Day
● Presidents' Day
● Memorial Day
● Labor Day
● Columbus Day
● Veterans Day
Two of them are of particular importance for most US residents,
since they are an occasion to pay tribute to the national roots of
Americans. These are Thanksgiving Day and Independence Day,
the Fourth of July.

Thanksgiving Day
Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. However, many
Americans also take the following Friday off so that the
celebration lasts four days in a row. During these four days, they
can visit distant relatives and friends.

The holiday began to be celebrated in 1621, a year after the first


Puritans landed in the new land (today Massachusetts) in the
hope of freely practicing their religion, which was persecuted in
the Old World.–
Independence Day

The Fourth of July is the date of the signing of the Declaration of


Independence in 1776 and the nation's birthday. On this day it is
customary to celebrate picnics and patriotic parades, and in the
evening there are concerts and fireworks. The American flag goes up
on the 4th of July (as on Memorial Day). The bicentennial anniversary
of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1976
was marked by grand celebrations across the country.
Unofficial holidays

Although not official holidays, two more days are


celebrated everywhere in the United States.

Every year on February 14th, Saint Valentine's Day,


Americans give gifts to their loved ones - usually flowers
or candy.

On October 31st, Halloween (the evening before All


Saints' Day), American children put on funny and scary
costumes and go begging for candy from their neighbors.
In response to the question “Trick or treat?” (“Trick or
Treat?”, “Trick or Treat?”) Neighbors should reward
children with candy or small coins.
Thank you for
your attention!

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