Корoткий опис:  The Fourth of July—
Independence Day
The Fourth of July is the biggest
national holiday of the USA.
It is celebrated as the birthday of the
country.
On July 4, 1776, when the American colo
nies were fighting against Britain, the
legislative assembly of the colonists, the
continental Congress, adopted a reso
lution which has come to be known as
the Declaration of Independence.
The resolution was drafted by Thomas
Jefferson (1743—1826).
The Declamation of Independence
was a letter from the Continental
Congress to the King of Great Britain.

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Корoткий опис:  Uniquely american Holidays
l Julyth—IndependenceDay
On July, 4, 1776, a group of
Americans representing the thirteen
British colonies on the Atlantic coast
of North America signed a document
stating that these colonies had the
right to be free and independent.

This document is known as the Decla
ration of Independence.
July 4 is celebrated by Americans as
a national holiday — Independence
Day.

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Корoткий опис:  American Holidays
Probably the most widely celebrated
holidays in the United States
of America are Thanksgiving,
Independence Day and Christmas.
Thanksgiving Day is marked on the
fourth Thursday of November.
On this day Americans thank their God
for his blessings.
Families gather together for
a traditional dinner which includes
roast turkey and pumpkin pie.
Independence Day is marked on
the 4th of July as the birthday of
the United States as a free and
independent nation.

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Корoткий опис:  Holidays in the USa
There are a lot of holidays in the USA.
Many of them are associated with the
history of the nation.
There are also some holidays that
have come from the old colonial days.
The main holidays of the USA are New
Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Inde
pendence Day, Thanksgiving Day and
Christmas.
The New Year’s Eve is a time for
merriment.
Most Americans spend this night with
friends at home or in restaurants.
Thousands of people gather in New
York in Times Square to see the New
Year in.

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Корoткий опис:  National Celebrations
In the USa
January: the 1st of January — New
Year’s Day
the 15th January — Martin Luther
King Day
February: the third Monday — Presi
dent’s Day
the 14th of February — St Valentine’s
Day
May: the fourth Monday — Memorial
Day
July: the 4th of July — Independence
Day
September: the first Monday —
Labour Day

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Корoткий опис:  Boxing Day and
Halloween
Boxing day is a day when one visits
friends, goes for long walks or just sits
resting from too much food — every
thing to eat is cold.

In Great Britain there are usually
Boxing Day Meets (foxhunting).

In the cities tradition on that day
demands a visit to the pantomime,
where once again one is entertained
by the story of Cinderella, Puss in
Boots or something like that.
This holiday takes place on December
26th.

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Корoткий опис:  Easter in GreatBritain

Easter is a very popular holiday in
Great Britain.
At Easter the British celebrate the
idea of the new birth by giving each
other chocolate Easter eggs, which
are opened and eaten on Easter
Sunday.
On Good Friday bakers sell hot cross
buns.
Easter Monday is a holiday and many
people travel to the seaside for the
day or go and watch one of the many
sporting events as football or horse
racing.

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Корoткий опис:  New year’s evein Great
Britain
The first of January, New Year’s Day, is
a big holiday in Scotland.
Scottish people celebrate New Year’s
Eve in every family.
Friends usually come on that day.
They have a good dinner.

Новий рік
У Великобританії
1 січня, Новорічне свято, — це ве
лике свято в Шотландії.
Шотландці відзначають Новий рік
у кожній родині.
Друзі звичайно приходять у цей день.
Вони пригощаються святковим
обідом.

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Корoткий опис:  ChristmasinGreatBritain
For many British families Christmas is
the most important holiday of the year.
It is a combination of the Christian cel
ebration of the birth of Christ, and the
traditional winter holidays.
On the Sunday before Christmas
many churches hold a carol service
where special hymns are sung.
Most families decorate their houses
with coloured paper or holly, and they
usually have a Christmas tree in the
front room.
It is decorated with coloured lights
and beautiful toys.
The most important and pleasant
tradition of Christmas is the giving of
presents.

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Корoткий опис:  UkHolidays
There are many holidays in Great Britain.
The main holidays are Christmas and
Bank holidays.
Christmas is celebrated on the 25th
of December and symbolizes the
birthday of Jesus Christ.
This day is marked by setting the fir
tree and decorating it with different
toys and candles.

СвятауВеликобританії
У Великобританії багато свят.
Найголовніші з них — Різдво і Банків
ське свято.
Різдво святкується 25 грудня і сим
волізує день народження Христа.

У цей день установлюють ялинку
і прикрашають її різними іграшками
і свічами.

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