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The day is marked by families gathering together to enjoy the traditional dinner of roast turkey and to speak to one another of the thing for which they are thankful.
The day is one on which Americans also show concern for the poor. Organization or churches also provide food or serve dinner for the needy.
THANKSGIVING
The holidays has a memorial services by his ranked among the greatest of black Americans, because of his crusade during the 1950s and 1960s to win full civil rights for his people.
Presidents Day
( February, 22 ) This day which always is celebrated George Washingtons birthday, first president of the United States was observed as a federal holiday. ( February, 12 ) This day which always is celebrated Abraham Lincolns birthday, president during the Civil War (1861-1865) was observed as a holiday in most states outside the South.
Memorial Day
This holiday, on the 4th Monday of every may, is a day on which American honor the dead. Originally a day on which flags or flowers (for the soldier who died in the American Civil War). The day on which people stopped wearing there heavier, warmer clothes and started wearing lighter, more summery apparel.
Independence Day
( Fourth of July) This day is regarded as the birthday of the United States as a free and independent nation.
Veteran Day ( November,11) This holiday was originally called Armistice Day and was established to honor those American who had served in the First World War.
Election day
The United States has many election because there are so many level of government. Each states has its own election official such as governor, the chief administrative official and state legislators. State official are elected on a day that was selected by congress for national election in the nation s early years. That day is the first Tuesday in November.
President Election Day is held every four years. House of Representative and senate are elected every two-years.
Valentine day (Celebrate on 14 of February) Valentine is the name of early Christians martyr whose feast day was once observe on that day . On this day American give special symbolic gift to people they love (greeting card, candy or flower). Halloween day (the last day of October) this day has special means for children who dress in funny or ghostly costume and knock at neighborhood doors after shouting trick or treat so, they are given gift of candy or money.
Time Off
The amount of vacation time varies greatly, but most people get one or two weeks a year after working for the same company for a year or more. More vacation time is given after longer periods of work.
Ethnic Observances
The US is a nation of many religious and ethnic groups. Many of this have holy day or special customs related to their religion or to their nation of origin. For example: - Chinese New Year