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Holidays in the West Western Culture January New Years Eve/Day (December 31 - January 1) Traditionally at midnight, fireworks are shot into the sky to celebrate the holiday First kisses are given in hopes of no loneliness that year. People will make resolutions for the new year. Most fail by the end of the month. ? The song Auld lang syne is sung. The song is an old Scottish song about love and friendship. Many celebrations are placed in special places. UK is Big Ben and America is NYC at Times Square. January Auld Lang Syne Should?old?acquaintance be forgot,and never brought to mind??Should?old?acquaintance be forgot,and?old?lang syne?? CHORUS: For auld lang syne, my dear,for auld lang syne,well take a cup of kindness yet,for auld lang syne. January Twelfth night (January 5; UK) End of Christmas season. All decorations put away. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Third Monday, USA) Day to remember the man who started the civil rights movement in the 1960’s National Holiday in America Signed in 1983 (full supportby states in 2000) January Australian day (January 26; AU) Celebrate the first UK settlers landing in Australia Music Festivals and sporting events happen on this day Fireworks are shot during the night Aborigines call the day “Invasion day” over the treatment by UK settlers in the country. February Groundhog Day (February 2) A groundhog will look out to see if he can see his shadow. If he does, 6 more weeks of snow If he doesn’t, Spring comes early Valentine’s Day (February 14) Day to show your love to those you care about Named after a Catholic Priest who didn’t give up his love for his church and put to death. Loved ones will give out cards, flowers, candy and gifts. Cupid is known as the god of love February Mardi Gras (Varies) Day before Lent Opportunity to do whatever you want Carnival in South America Lent (day after Mardi Gras) Give up something for one month Catholic place Ash on theirhead to mourn March St. Patrick’s day (March 17) Day when