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Some Western Festivals Valentine’s Day , February 14 情人节 Candy, flowers and other tokens of affection of affection ate exchanged on this day, in honor of two martyrs, both named St. Valentine. April Fool’s Day, April 1 愚人节 Franksters feel that it is permissible to play all sorts of tricks on this day. Mother’s Day 母亲节 The second Sunday in May, set aside to honor mothers . Father’s Day 父亲节 The third Sunday in June, set aside to honor fathers. Halloween , October 31 万圣节 A special day for making merry, wearing costumes and playing old-fashioned games. A favorite with children. Easter Sunday 复活节 The first Sunday after the first Monday in November for the election of public officials. This holiday is observed in most states. Thanksgiving Day 感恩节 Generally the fourth Thursday in November, set aside for national thanksgiving, especially for our democratic form of government. It is a legal holiday in all states. Labor’s Day 劳动节 The first Monday in September . Set aside to honor labor , it is a legal holiday in all states. Christmas Day, December 25 圣诞节 This is both a legal and religious holiday, it observes the anniversary of the birth of Jesus. All states and all those of the Christian faith celebrate this holiday. Valentines Day AThe origin of Valentines Day It originated from St. Valentine,a Roman priest who was maptyred to be killed or punished because of your religious beliefs for refusing to give up Christianity.Hedied on February 14 , 269 AD. The same day that had been dovoted to love lotteries. BPresents for your Valentines---Red rose,candy,cards,heart-shape things CPoem---Mother Goose Roses are red,violets are blue,sugar is sweet,and so are you. DSeveral versions for I love you the Origin of April Fools Day This holiday happened since 1545 because of an unfortunate accident. A Norwegian scientist,n