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1. England St George’s Day 23nd April

2. Wales St David’s Day 1st March
3. Scotland St Andrew’s Day 30th November
4. Ireland St Patrick’s Day 17th March

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1. What was this saint vital for?
St Patrick was vital in the spread of Christianity.
2. Who does this event attract?
It attracts tourists every year.
3. Where is this day celebrated?
It is celebrated not only in Reland but also in countries where there are Irish
communities.

3.
1. What is the origin of Guy Fawkes Night?
The origin of this festivity dates back to 1605.
2. What happened to Guy Fawkes?
When Guy Fawkes, a Roman Catholic, and his fellow conspirators tried to blow up
King James I and the Houses of Parliament.
3. How is this celebrated?
Since then the 5th of November has been celebrated in England. Stuffed figures of
Guy Fawkes are burnt on bonfires and fireworks are ignited.
4. How is Guy Fawkes Night also known?
Guy Fawkes Night is also known as “Bonfire Night” or “Firework Night”.
5. When is Remembrance day?
The Remembrance day is on 11th November.
6. What is remembered on this day?
The First World War ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of
1918. It is a special day set aside by King George V on 7th November 1919 to
remember all the people who were killed during the two World Wars and other
conflicts.
7. What do people wear on this day and why?
The people wear a red poppy, which represents the flowers whose brilliant red
colour is a symbol of the blood spilled in the war.
8. How long are schools closed for Easter?
In the UK the schools are closed for two weeks.
9. What is a traditional Easter gift?
The traditional Easter gift is a chocolate egg.
10. What is another symbol of Easter?
Another important symbol of the festivity is the Easter Bunny.

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1. Halloween is celebrated all over the world.
2. Halloween is celebrated in October.
3. Halloween has pagan origins.
4. Adults dress up as historical or political figures.
5. Common symbols of Halloween include pumpkins, bats and spiders.

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a. Independence Day: When: 4th July; How: parades and fireworks throughout
the United States; What: Publication of the Declaration of Independence from
Great Britain in 1776

b. Thanksgiving Day: When: fourth Thursday of November; How: Family get

together for a meal, which typical consists of roast turkey with cranberry
sauce, potatoes, pumpkin pies and vegetables; What: it was a traditional
harvest feast, which local native Americans were also invited to.

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Boxing Day: put used toys, clothes … for charity in boxes.

Midnightservice: Messe
a treat: Belohnung
Independence Day is the most important day in the USA (4th July)
Thanksgiving Day is the most social family festival.