CELEBRATIONS IN THE USA

In advantatge of other free writing that I've done this term, which is called, a holiday I would like to do, I will talk again about USA, but now, noticing some tipical events and celebrations.

Some of the most common events celebrated in the USA also are celebrated in other countries like Great Britain, France, here in Spain...like New Year's day, Valentine's day, Christmas day, Easter, April Fool's day, etc.
Now I will tell you those events that we don't celebrate.
They are:

- President's day : which is celebrated to honour the United States presidents. The celebration takes place on the third Monday in February. It's a federal holiday. One curiosity that people have seen is that on this day, many stores have more sales.

- Saint Patrick's day : It was primarily celebrated by Irish people. Many people wear green clothes and other items on this day. In USA, this event is celebrate in New York on the 17th of March.

- Passover : It's a Jewish holiday. Passover is celebrated on the 14th of the first month of the Jewish year. It celebrate the survival of Jews in Egypt. In this day, Jews make a special ritual dinner.

- Memorial day : It's the first major holiday in the year after New Year's day. Memorial Day commemorates Americans who fought in the country and died in wars. This celebration is on the last Monday of May. One curiosity is that in many northern states, swimming pools open on this day.

- Independence day : It's a very important day in the history of the USA because is when the United States declared its independence from Great Britain. It happened on the 4th of July and it's the date when American people celebrate it every year. There are grand fireworks which are very beautiful. Several other activities take place this day, like parades, family picnics, parties or softball games.