America consists of 50 states, each of which has approved its Constitution. In America there are no national holidays, each state sets its own. Officially, the US Congress has established 10 federal holidays for civil servants, however, in practice they are celebrated by everyone as national holidays of America. Therefore, sometimes it is even difficult to understand which institutions in America are working on holidays.
The variety of holidays in America
Like various other nations, Americans celebrate Christmas (December 25), New Year (January 1). Besides these, there are days specific to the United States. Especially the Americans revere Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday of November) and the Day of Independence of the Nation on July 4. Thanksgiving Day symbolizes the colonists, who, having lost more than half the population in November 1621, received a great harvest. The feast of Thanksgiving for Americans has become a national tradition. July 4 - The birth of the nation and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence . Americans organize parades and fireworks.
The official holidays in America include the Day of ML King (3 Monday in January), Labor Day (1 Monday in September), the Day of Presidents (3 Monday in February), Commemoration Day (last Monday in May), Veterans Day (November 11) , Columbus Day (2 Monday in October).
Among the unusual holidays in America are Valentine's Day (February 14) and Halloween (October 31). These holidays are very lavish. Americans with Irish descent celebrate St. Patrick's Day (March 17), and dress in all green in honor of their emerald peninsula.
In addition to the official days, America also has a lot of religious, cultural, ethnic and sports holidays. After all, it is inhabited by emigrants from all over the world, and each people has its own traditions, which are noted by ethnic communities in America.