American Holidays 美国人的节日概要1.pptx

American Holidays Traditions Federal Holidays Federal law establishes the following public holidays for federal employees. If the holiday falls during the weekend, it may be observed on a different day. Many government offices are closed on federal holidays and some private businesses may close as well. Schools and Universities also observe Federal Holidays New Years Day New Years Day is January 1. The celebration of this holiday begins the night before, when Americans gather to wish each other a happy and prosperous coming year. Many Americans make New Years resolutions. Some Resolutions include: •Drink Less Alcohol •Eat Healthy Food •Get a Better Education •Get a Better Job •Get Fit •Lose Weight •Manage Debt •Manage Stress •Quit Smoking •Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle •Save Money •Take a Trip •Volunteer to Help Others Martin Luther King Day Martin Luther King Day is a celebrated on the third Monday in January. The Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. was an African-American clergyman who is recognized for his tireless efforts to win civil rights for all people through nonviolent means. Washingtons Birthday Washingtons Birthday is observed the third Monday of February in honor George Washington, the first President of the United States. This date is commonly called Presidents Day and many groups honor the legacy of past presidents on this date. Memorial Day Memorial Day is a observed the last Monday of May. It originally honored the people killed in the American Civil War, but has become a day on which the American dead of all wars are remembered. Independence Day Independence Day is July 4. This holiday honors the nations birthday - the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It is a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts, and fireworks. Labor Day Labor Day is the first Monday of September. This holiday honors the nations working people, typically with parades. For most Americans it marks the end of the summer vacation sea