英语国家概况Chapter 22.pptVIP

Contents New Year’s Day Valentine’s Day Easter Day Independence Day Halloween Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Holidays and Festivals Holidays are days that are set apart for public, religious or special observances. On many of these special occasions, schools, banks and business are closed. Holidays are also a relief from daily toil and a major source of recreation for common people. In the United States, there are certain holidays that are honored throughout the nation. By long custom, nationally observed holidays include Christmas, Thanksgiving Day, Labor Day, Independence Day, New Year’s Day