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13. In addition to solemn ceremonies Memorial Day is often
marked by other more joyful ones: colourful parades, sports
competitions.
14. Cities all around the U.S. hold their own ceremonies on
the last Monday in May to pay respect to the men and
women, who have died in wars or in the service of their
country.
15. Two picteresque New Year’s Day festivals receive widespread
coverage by mass media: the Mummer’s Parade and the
Tournament of Roses.
16. Don’t stay in here on your own; come next door and join
the festivities.
17. Christmas is one of the festivals of the Christian Church.
18. At New Year’s Eve parties are held across the country on
December 31, many guests watch television as part of the
festivities.
19. Some of the customs of Halloween come from a Roman
festival in honour of Pomona, goddess of gardens and
orchards.
20. Out of pride for their native son, the Italian population of
New York City organized the first celebration of the discovery
of America on October 12, 1866.
21. In following years, many of the original colonists celebrated
the autumn harvest with a feast of thanks.
22. Since Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of
November, a different date every year, the President must
proclaim that day as the official celebration.
23. Some days commemorate events which may be personally
significant for the older generations but have lost their
relevance for the younger ones.
24. The costal town of Santa Barbara, California pays tribute to
the early settlers who came from Spain, by performing
historical plays during the Old Spanish Days in August.
25. The ship U.S.S. John F. Kennedy comes in full sail to Boston
Harbour in Massachusetts on the 4
th
of July, and more than
150,000 people watch fireworks burst over the water.

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