Memorial Day is considered to be one of the saddest occasions in America. There are two vital questions, connected with this day. What is Memorial Day for and why is it so mournful? Memorial Day (sometimes it’s also called Decoration Day) is a federal...
Memorial Day is highly appreciated in America. The last Monday of May is an official day to give thanks and honor to those who gave their lives to protect the country. Memorial Day is originally known as Decoration Day due to an old tradition to decorate...
Sometimes it is hard to find the words of gratitude, especially when it comes to honoring veterans on this big day. They are the heroes who were ready to die for their country and freedom. They are truly immortal because they live in our hearts. If...
Labor Day is a national holiday, celebrated on the first Monday of September. For many people, this day is associated with the end of summer holidays. For sports fans – with the start of the new sports season in football, including college football....
The winter solstice is the longest night and the shortest day of the year, and it has been carrying a very, very strong symbolism for thousands of years. It’s the milestone, that symbolizes the end of darkness and the birth of the sun, because...
Today, the fourth of July, we celebrate Independence Day in the United States. On July 4, 1776, Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. At that time, the inhabitants of 13 British colonies fought a war with the English king and parliament,...
Halloween is surely in the top-3 list of the favorite American holidays, so we won’t talk too much about it (because you most likely know everything about it already). The only thing you have to know is: we’ve gathered more than 90 awesome Halloween...
Hanukkah is one of the oldest historical holidays that are still celebrated nowadays. When we say “one of the oldest” we do really mean it – like, more than 2000 years! Millions of people from the Jewish community celebrate it because it’s...
Summer solstice, as becomes clear from the name, happens in summer, usually between 20 and 22 of June if to be more specific. It is the longest day in the year when the sun reaches its highest position. You may also meet other names of this day, such...
At first, the main Labor Day’s idea in the USA was to improve the working conditions — Americans worked 12 hours a day, 7 days a week 140 years ago, so it makes sense why the labor movement was created. Then, anarchists and leftists have almost...
Every year on the second Sunday of May (the date is flexible), we celebrate the Mother’s day. It’s a perfect time to say all the warmest and deepest words to your mom, and we are totally sure she deserves all these words! That’s why we’ve...
What does spring usually bring into human life? The warmth, beauty, flowers, clear sky… In a word, it may be called the revival of nature! However, spring presents us something bigger than the new nature. What about the awakening of your soul, which...
St. Patrick’s Day is not only about Ireland anymore. Today, it’s celebrated all over the world — damn, they even turn Chicago River, Budapest Bridge and Cibeles Fountain in Madrid emerald green for St. Patrick’s Day celebration!
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Have you ever thought about why most people like winter? The answer is quite obvious. Winter is the time of celebration! Christmas is one of the most favorite holidays in many countries. Do you know why are we looking forward to this holiday? This...
New Year is like the beginning of a new life. It is an excellent event to appreciate all the good events and things that we experienced last year and all the nice things that are waiting for us in the upcoming year. New Year is a wonderful occasion...
Let’s start with a word you associate with the fall season. What is the first thing that springs to your mind when autumn comes? The most common responses include brightly colored leaves starting to fall, animals storing food for winter, pumpkins,...
How many holidays really important for the majority of people do you know? Such holidays are a rare phenomenon, and Thanksgiving Day is among them! Why do people like this day? During Thanksgiving, all members of each family gather around the table...
Thanksgiving Day or Turkey Day is one of the most popular and treasured holidays in the USA, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It’s a wonderful day for those, who want to give thanks to everyone. What are the symbols of Thanksgiving?...
Do you know why October 16 is so special? This is a national Boss’s Day – a day when workers should express their respect and appreciation for their boss. When Boss’s Day is around the corner, most of the employees look for the special way to...
Do you know that you are not the only one who has a special day to celebrate? Take a look around and you’ll see how many beautiful things surround us! These things are presents, made by the Earth, for you and other people! But don’t think that...
All people who are in love (and those who aren’t) will definitely agree that St. Valentine’s Day is the most romantic holiday of the year! It’s celebrated annually on February, 14. What associations do you have with his day? We’ll try to guess:...
A new year is coming! What does it mean? It means that you should prepare everything for the New Year celebration! Creative presents for friends and relatives, tasty dishes for your festive table, effective fireworks to have fun, and, of course, interesting...
Nobody will argue that parents play a very important role in the life of every person. Despite the fact that the word “parents” usually means both a mother and a father, fathers are always short of attention from their children. Why is it so? The...
The day when all you hear “Happy Birthday, America” at every turn is coming. Every year on 4th of July America celebrates an anniversary of its independence. It’s a great national holiday, which is accompanied by unbelievable parades, concerts...
Every year, on the second Sunday of May, we celebrate a wonderful holiday – Mother’s Day. This is a great time to show your dear women your love and gratitude for everything good. Sometimes we even don’t realize how much our moms have done for...
How often do you think about veterans? I’ll bet that you do this only once a year at best. November 11 is considered to be an official United States public holiday, called Veterans Day. What is the purpose of this holiday? Basically, every American...
Although mothers give us all their love and attention every day, they don’t require too much from us. Motherly love is absolute, and we should appreciate it! Motherhood is a calling of every woman and wife. She spends all her time and efforts to...
St. Patrick’s Day, which is also known as St. Paddy’s Day, is celebrated all over the world. It has some specific traditions, which are extremely popular among the Irish: wearing green clothes, drinking green beer, singing and dancing in pubs,...
People all around the world celebrate different holidays. Despite the fact that the word “holiday” means “holy day”, it’s not always associated with religion, usually, the holidays originate from culture and customs. Traditionally, the national...
What do you know about Easter? Do you think that Easter is a Christian feast, commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the son of God, from the dead? You are right at this point, but, in fact, Easter is much more meaningful event than we are...
Have you ever thought how many good things teachers do for students and their parents? What are the roles of an ordinary teacher? You should know that a good teacher doesn’t only educate. A really talented teacher should inspire, help, guide, advise,...
Christmas is the time of loving, caring and giving. It’s one of the most popular holidays that is celebrated almost all over the world. Christmas brings people together despite their differences. This holiday is about gratitude and love towards each...
