6. Valentineâs Day Cards
In school everyone gives each other small cards with
notes written on it. These are called âValentines.â
7. Wedding Proposals
Many people propose on Valentineâs day. The man gets
on one knee, shows his girlfriend the ring and asks,
âWill you marry me?â
15. Fireworks on Independence Day
Every city in the USA has a fireworks show on Independence Day.
Many people also buy Fireworks to light at their house.
16. Fourth of July Barbecues
Most families on 4th of July cook food outside. This is called a
barbecue. This is like Ukrainian Shashlyk only people usually
have barbecues at their house.
18. Halloween Pumpkins
Everyone carves a pumpkin on Halloween. These are called
âJack-o-Lanterns.â They put them outside their door with a candle
inside.
19. Halloween Pranks
Lots of teenagers pull pranks on Halloween. Some common
pranks are throwing eggs at someoneâs house (egging), throwing
toilet paper over someoneâs tree (Tping), or smashing someoneâs
pumpkins.
20. Halloween Costumes
Not all Halloween Costumes have to be scary. Many are clever or
funny. You can dress up as a famous person, a character or even
an idea.
24. Thanksgiving Dinner
There are many traditional foods at Thanksgiving including
mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and
turkey.
25. Macyâs Thanksgiving Day Parade
This is a traditional parade held every year on Thanksgiving in
New York City. It is shown on TV during the day and most
American Families watch it before eating dinner.
29. Groundhog Day (February 2nd)
Groundhog Day takes place every year in Punxsutawney,
Pennsylvania. On Groundhogâs Day, everyone waits to see if the
groundhog will come out of his house. If he does, that means that
winter will continue for longer.
30. Super Bowl Sunday
Super Bowl Sunday is the Sunday when the championship
American Football game is held. More people watch TV on this
day than any other day of the year. Most people have parties at
their house to watch the football game. Commercials during this
game costs almost a million dollars for each one.
31. Mardi Gras/Carnival
Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday in French) is a celebration in the South.
It is held before Ash Wednesday (when people give up something
for lent). It is considered a day to do âwhatever you wantâ. In the
city of New Orleans, they have lots of parades and people travel
from all across America to visit for this holiday.
33. April Foolâs Day (April 1)
This holiday is dedicated to playing tricks on pranks on other
people. You have to be careful on April Foolâs Day because
anything could happen.
34. Earth Day
On Earth Day people get together and do something that helps
the earth and nature.
35. Saint Patrickâs Day
This is a holiday that celebrates Ireland and Irish
Culture. You must wear green on this day. If you donât,
you will get pinched.
36. Saint Patrickâs Day Parades
Most big cities have a parade on this day. Chicago dies itâs river
green on Saint Patrickâs day.
37. Saint Patrickâs Day Parties
You donât need to be Irish to celebrate this holiday. St. Patrickâs
Day is one of the biggest drinking holidays in the USA.
38. Cinco De Mayo
This is a holiday celebrated in the USA and Mexico. It celebrate
Mexican Culture and Heritage. It is like St. Patrickâs Day. There
are parades all across the USA and you donât need to be Mexican
to celebrate.
39. Hanukkah
Hannukah is a Jewish holiday that occurs in December. It is called
the âFestival of Lights.â It is an 8-day celebration where people in a
family give a new gift to each other each night. Also, on each
night, another candle on a Menorah is lit.