Americans Holidays

Americans love public holidays. There are several federal public holidays, but the most popular are: New Year’s Day ( January 1), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Memorial Day ( last Monday in May), Independence Day ( July 4), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Columbus Day (second Monday in October), Veterans’ Day (November 11), Thanksgiving Day ( fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day ( December 25).
I would like to describe 5 the most popular holiday in USA.
Valentine's Day- This holiday is celebrated on 14 February. It’s a holiday celebrating love. Friends and couples exchange Valentine's Day cards, send flowers and enjoy romantic dinners.
Easter is a Catholic holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ that has become a mainstream celebration. Parents hold pastel-colored "Easter egg" hunts for their children, while practicing Catholics attend church and families gather to have large Easter suppers.
Memorial Day- this holiday is celebrated on last Monday in May. On this day American cities and towns hold solemn memorial services to pay respect to the men and women who have died in wars or in the service of their country.
Independence Day which often called the fourth of July. This is a patriotic national federal holiday celebration the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 that led to the American Revolution. The day is celebrated with fireworks, barbecue cookouts and baseball games.
Thanksgiving day – this holiday is celebrated on fourth Thursday of November. It’s origin goes back to the first half of the 17th century when the first Pilgrims landed in America. Families come together at the table and enjoy a traditional dinner of roast turkey and pumpkin pie.
Christmas – This holiday is celebrated on 25 December. It’s a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, which has become a mainstream holiday for many.
In the Poland we also have a Valentine’s Day, Easter and Christmas.