Topic in English American holidays. Unusual American holidays. Unusual holidays in the USA

The United States does not celebrate national holidays. But Congress has designated 10 "legal public holidays," during which most federal institutions are closed and most federal employees have days off work. Since 1971, a number of the holidays have been fixed on Mondays, so as to afford workers a long holiday weekend. Among the most favorite American holidays are the following ones:

New Year's Day (January 1)- Americans celebrate the beginning of a new year at home, with friends, and in gatherings from the Tournament of Roses Parade in California to the giant gathering in New York's Times Square.

Independence Day (July 4)- The Independence Day holiday commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental

Congress on July 4, 1776. The holiday was already widely observed throughout the nation when Congress declared it a federal legal holiday, in 1870.

Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)- Thanksgiving is a variant of the harvest festival. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. The holiday is typically celebrated at home with a large and festive meal, and in order to express thanks for that bounty.

Christmas Day (December 25)- Most Protestants and Roman Catholics and some Orthodox Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25.

These holidays are observed nearly universally throughout the public and private sectors. Sometimes, although, states and private employers are free to adopt their own holidays.

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to designate smth - designate something

an employee (s) - employee, employee

to afford smb smth - allow someone to do something

to commemorate the adoption of some document - commemorate, mark the adoption of a document

a festive meal - festive table; holiday dish

to express thanks for smth - express gratitude for something

the birth - birth

in employer (s) - employer

Hi all! Every state has its own holidays, and the US is no exception. Of course, we Russians will give everyone a head start in terms of celebrations, but Americans also love to have fun. The very word "holiday" in English consists of two bases "holy day", which means "holy day", but the national holidays of the United States are especially magnificently celebrated, which are very often far from religion. Many of them are not clear to us and seem strange, just like our Shrovetide or Ivan Kupala to foreigners. Holidays in America

The USA is a multinational country that has absorbed cultures huge amount peoples. Therefore, some American holidays go back to the traditions of various nationalities, but all celebrations are imbued with a modern American spirit. Among Americans, the word "holiday" is inconceivable without "celebration" in the full sense of the word. Therefore, if you want bright emotions, then go to the festivities from the USA.

Roughly speaking, in America there are no public holidays that the whole country celebrates. Each state independently proclaims its official celebrations. Only 10 have been designated by the federal government public holidays. Public holidays are legally celebrated only by government employees, Congress, and the President. However, as practice shows, almost all states celebrate these 10 holidays.

Some national holidays are actually national for the United States, they are celebrated only on the territory of this state: Independence Day

• Martin Luther King Day- celebrated on the third Monday of January, named after a black activist who fought against racial discrimination
• US Independence- celebrated on July 4, is one of the most popular in the United States. On July 4, all kinds of parades are held, fireworks are lit, families have picnics in nature, they sing songs in English
• Presidents Day- is celebrated on the third Monday of February very proudly and magnificently, it is dedicated to the memory of the most prominent presidents of the United States - A. Lincoln and J. Washington
• commemoration- held on the last Monday in May, dedicated to the memory of those who died in military conflicts. It is customary to visit memorials and cemeteries, state flags are flown at half mast
• veterans day second Monday in November. Very similar to the previous Memorial Day. On this date, all military personnel are honored - both the living and the dead. Parades of veterans are held, meetings of military personnel are held, concerts are held at which songs are sung in English language certain era
• Labor Day- it is customary to celebrate on the first Monday of autumn, mass demonstrations are held, the end of summer is celebrated and the beginning of the American football season is exactly this weekend
• Thanksgiving Day- celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, one of the most beloved family holidays among Americans. On Thursday, Americans fan out with their families around a turkey-decorated table and pray in English to God for the blessings bestowed upon them. In New York, a grandiose parade of inflatable toys is organized
• Columbus Day- celebrated on the second Monday in October in honor of the discovery by Columbus North America in 1492. On the anniversary of the opening of their state, the population attends various festive events and church services.

In addition to purely American celebrations, religious and generally accepted holidays are considered federal in the United States. , which are celebrated in most countries of the world:

• - the birth of Christ is celebrated on the traditional Catholic date - December 25th. On the eve, Christmas trees, houses and yards are decorated with colorful lights, people exchange gifts and send greeting cards to each other not only in English, but also in any other language of the world.
• New Year- of course, copes with January 1. However, unlike our traditions, not so magnificent, the main winter celebration in the USA is still Christmas. For the New Year, Americans exchange wishes for happiness and prosperity.
• Easter, which is celebrated according to the Catholic calendar, is not a state one, but is still widely celebrated by all Christians. Traditionally, on Easter Monday, children and the president roll Easter eggs on the lawn near the White House.

Federal celebrations are held in accordance with the law of each individual state. Local authorities may decide not to celebrate this or that date, it is in their own authority to decide whether the population will have a day off or workdays.

Unusual holidays in the USA

In addition to official festivities, English-speaking residents of the United States, who have long adopted the culture and traditions of this country, celebrate many other interesting and unusual holidays. These dates are not holidays, but people still try to celebrate them properly.

St. Patrick's Day We have long adopted some of the American Christmas holidays, for example, February 14 or Halloween. I will not talk about the traditions of celebrating these celebrations, since we all know them very well. I’d rather talk about other unusual US holidays for us:

• St. Patrick's Day March 17 is celebrated by Irish-Americans in honor of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. In honor of this saint, a parade is held with dances, songs and poems in English. It is customary to wear green clothes. If you don't wear anything green, you might get pinched!
• groundhog day- February 2. This holiday is known to us thanks to the famous Hollywood film of the same name with Bill Murray. This is a kind of fortune-telling about spring weather. If the groundhog calmly leaves his mink even in cloudy weather, without seeing his own shadow, then spring will come soon, and if he is frightened of his shadow even in sunny weather and hides back to his home, then it will still be cold. This is how Americans and Canadians celebrate spring
• Summer Redneck Games Festival. Held annually on July 12 in the state of Georgia. Recognized as the most stupid festival, as the apotheosis of the celebration is the floundering competition in liquid clay. Dirty rain is welcome and causes a storm positive emotions participants and spectators
• Hot Dog Day- July 18 - one of the most important symbols of American cuisine is revered. Of course, it is customary to eat various kinds of hot dogs
• Pirate Day- 19 September. It is customary to dress up as a pirate, put on an eyepatch, drink rum and sing "Yo-ho-ho" loudly in English. Hosting themed parties
• naked ass show is the second Saturday in July. A very strange festival, the essence of which is that everyone stands in a row near the railway and shows their bare buttocks to every train passing by. Yep...fun...
• sweetest day is the third Saturday in October. A celebration for lovers of sweets. Delicious and sweet gifts are given not only to children, but also to adults with a sweet tooth. It is a great occasion to express your feelings of love or respect with the help of a box of chocolates.

At the same time, each state has its own traditions, which can differ radically from each other.

Holidays in the USA

There are a lot of holidays in the USA. Many of them are associated with history of the nation. The main holidays of the USA are New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas.

The New Year's Eve is a time for fun. Most Americans spend this night with friends, at home or in restaurants. Thousands of people gather in New York in Times Square to see the New Year in. The Tournament of Roses takes place in Pasadena, California, on January 1 each year.

At Easter there is a tradition for people to buy new clothes. After church services many people take walks along the streets of their towns, wearing their new Easter hats and suits. This is usually called the "Easter Parade".

Memorial Day comes on May 30. It is dedicated to the memory of those who died for America in different wars. The national flags are put on the graves of soldiers on this day.

The 4th of July, an Independence Day, is the biggest national holiday of the USA. On this day in 1776 a document, known as the Declaration of Independence, was adopted. During this holiday American cities have parades, people shoot off fire-works in parks and fields.

Thanksgiving Day comes on the fourth Thursday of November. When the first settlers landed in America, their first year was very hard and 50 of 100 people died. But the Indians taught people how to plant corn and wild vegetables and in autumn they got a large harvest. Thanksgiving Day was their holiday, the day of giving thanks to God. It is a family holiday and Americans try to gather all family at home on this day.

There are also some holidays which are not celebrated nation-wide, but only by each state separately.

Holidays in the USA

There are many holidays in the USA. Many of them are connected with the history of the country. There are also holidays that originate from the old colonial days. The major US holidays are New Year's Eve, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

New Year's Eve is a time of fun. Many Americans spend this night with friends, at home or in restaurants. Thousands of people gather in New York at Times Square to celebrate the New Year. The Tournament of Roses is held annually on January 1st in Pasadena, California. Prizes are awarded to the cities that have made the most unusual flower arrangements.

At Easter, people traditionally buy new clothes. After the church service, many stroll through the streets of the city in their new Easter hats and costumes. This is the so-called "Easter Parade".

Remembrance Day is celebrated on May 30. It is dedicated to the memory of those who died for America in different wars. On this day, national flags are laid on the graves of soldiers.

July 4th, Independence Day, is the biggest national holiday. On this day in 1776, the document known as the Declaration of Independence was adopted. On this day, parades are held in American cities, people set off fireworks in parks.

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. When the first settlers landed in America, the first year on the new land they lived very hard - 50 people out of 100 died. But the Indians taught the people how to grow corn and wild vegetables, and in the autumn they had a great harvest. Thanksgiving is a day of expressing gratitude to God. This is a family holiday, and Americans try to get together with the whole family to celebrate it.

There are also holidays that are celebrated not throughout the country, but in individual states.

There are federal holidays in the USA when the government offices and some private businesses are closed, and American people enjoy their days off. The national favorites are Christmas and Thanksgiving Day. Christmas Day is celebrated on the 25th of December. People put up Christmas trees, decorate their homes and gardens, send greeting cards, exchange gifts and attend church services. Children wait for Santa Claus to come to their houses from the chimney and leave presents under the tree or inside their socks. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the last Thursday of November. In 1621, after a long hungry winter and severe epidemics, the Pilgrims gathered their first bountiful harvest and they held a feast which has become a national tradition since then. Today American families gather together at their parents’ places and serve a large home-cooked dinner: roast turkey with cranberry sauce, a pumpkin pie and potatoes.

There are some other national holidays in the USA. The 4 th of July is Independence Day which honors the adoption of the national Declaration of independence in 1776. On Veterans' Day (the 11 th of November) and Memorial Day (the 30 th of May) the USA honor American veterans and killed servicemen of all wars. Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October and it commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World in 1492. Labor Day is also a federal holiday on the first Monday of September when working people hold parades to mark the end of summer. President's Day (or Washington's Birthday) is celebrated on the 22nd of February and it honors the first president of the USA.

Some American holidays are also observed in many countries of the world. Among them are St. Valentine's Day (sweethearts and lovers of all ages exchange special greeting cards “valentines” and small presents on the 14 th of February to express their love and affection), Halloween (on the 31 st of October Americans carve jack-o-lanterns out of pumpkins and wear scary costumes and masks to frighten off devils, ghosts and witches) and New Year's Day (the night before the 1 st of January Americans stay awake and gather to watch fireworks and shoot off firecrackers, make traditional New Year's resolutions and wish each other a happy coming year).

There are some other popular American celebrations that happen every year: Easter (which falls on Sunday in March or April), Mother's Day (the second Sunday in May) and Father's Day (the third Sunday in June).

Translation

In the United States, there are federal holidays during which state institutions and some private businesses are closed and Americans are enjoying their days off. National favorites are Christmas and Thanksgiving. Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. People put up Christmas trees, decorate their homes and gardens, send greeting cards, exchange gifts, and attend church services. Children are waiting for Santa Claus to come down to their house through the chimney and leave gifts under the Christmas tree or put them in stockings. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the last Thursday of November. In 1621, after a long hungry winter and severe epidemics, the pilgrims gathered their first bountiful harvest and held a feast that has since become national tradition. Today, American families gather together at their parents' homes for a big home-cooked dinner of roast turkey with cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and potatoes.

There are other national holidays in the US as well. July 4 is Independence Day, which commemorates the adoption of the national Declaration of Independence in 1776. On Veterans Day (November 11) and Memorial Day (May 30), the United States honors American veterans and fallen servicemen in all wars. Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October and commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World in 1492. Labor Day is also considered a federal holiday on the first Monday in September, when the working people parade to celebrate the end of summer. President's Day (or Washington's Birthday) is celebrated on February 22 in honor of the first president of the United States.

Some American holidays are also observed in many countries around the world. Among them: Valentine's Day (lovers and lovers of all ages exchange special Valentine's cards and small gifts on February 14 to express their love and affection), Halloween (October 31, Americans carve pumpkin lanterns and put on scary costumes and masks for to scare away devils, ghosts and witches) and the New Year (on the night before January 1, Americans stay awake and gather to watch and set off fireworks, make traditional New Year's resolutions, and wish each other a happy coming year).

Wherever we are, no matter what language we consider native, our soul always wants a holiday. And there's nothing you can do about it - you have to celebrate!

After all, it is so easy to arrange a holiday for yourself, especially since there are plenty of reasons for this. About what the inhabitants of the United States of America celebrate and will be discussed in our article.

US public holidays

Residents of the United States "share" with other countries and peoples three national holidays: Easter, Christmas and New Year.

Easter

It is celebrated on one of the Sundays of spring. Its exact date is established from the ratio of the solar and lunar calendars. This Christian holiday embodies faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

For Christians Easter is a day of religious worship and family unity. Many Americans follow old traditions: dye hard-boiled eggs and give children baskets of sweets. The next day, Easter Monday, the President of the United States hosts a traditional Easter egg hunt for children on the White House lawn.

Christmas - Christmas (Xmas)

The Christian holiday of Christmas is celebrated on December 25 in honor of the birth of the Christ Child. Houses and streets are decorated with festive illuminations, Christmas trees are set up, gifts are given, greeting cards are sent out, and this has become a tradition for many non-Christian Americans.

New Year's Day - New Year's Day

The New Year, of course, is celebrated on the first of January. The celebration of this event begins on the evening of December 31st when Americans come together to wish each other happiness and success in the coming year.

USA "Own" Holidays

The following eight holidays are exclusively American (although some of them have analogues in other countries).

Two of them are of particular importance for most US residents, as they are an occasion to pay tribute to the national roots of Americans. It's (Thanksgiving) and Independence Day, the Fourth of July.

Thanksgiving Day

Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. However, many Americans take the following Friday off as well so that the celebration lasts four days in a row. During these four days they can visit distant relatives and friends.

The holiday began to be celebrated in 1621, a year after the first Puritans moored to the new land (today - the state of Massachusetts) in the hope of freely practicing their religion, persecuted in the Old World.

Independence Day, the Fourth of July

The Fourth of July is the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and the country's birthday. On this day, it is customary to have picnics and patriotic parades, and in the evening - concerts and fireworks. On the 4th of July the American flag is hoisted (just like on Memorial Day). The bicentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, held on July 4, 1976, was marked by grandiose celebrations throughout the country.

In addition to Thanksgiving and Independence Day, the United States celebrates six more typically American holidays.

Martin Luther King Day - Wikiwand Martin Luther King Day

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was an African American clergyman. He is considered a great son of the American people thanks to the efforts that he made in the field of peaceful struggle for the rights of all people on earth. After the tragic assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968, on January 15 of each year, on his birthday, a memorial service was held. In 1986, this ceremony was moved to the third Monday in January, which was declared a national holiday.

Presidents' Day - Wikiwand Presidents' Day

Until the mid-70s of the 20th century, the birthday of George Washington, the hero of the Revolutionary War and the first president of the United States, February 22, was a national holiday. In addition, in most states, February 12, the birthday of Abraham Lincoln (US President during the Civil War), was a public holiday. These two days were combined, and the holiday was extended to the people could pay tribute to all the presidents of the past. It is celebrated on the third Monday in February.

Memorial Day - Memorial Day

Day of Remembrance for the Dead; celebrated on the fourth Monday in May. Despite the fact that the tradition of celebrating Memorial Day arose after the civil war, it is customary to commemorate the dead in all wars, as well as all the dead, on this day; memorial services are held in cemeteries, churches and other public places on this day in memory of those who are no longer there.

Labor Day - Wikiwand Labor Day

The holiday is celebrated on the first Monday in September. On this day, the working people are glorified, hold ceremonial parades. For most Americans, Labor Day marks the end of the holiday season; for students, it marks the beginning of the school year.

Columbus Day Columbus Day

On October 12, 1492, the Italian navigator Christopher Columbus landed on the shores of the New World. And although most countries in North and South America celebrate this event on October 12, in the USA this holiday is held on the second Monday of October.

Veterans Day - Wikiwand Veterans Day

Originally called Armistice Day, this holiday was established in honor of the Americans who took part in the First World War.

It is celebrated on November 11, the day the war ended in 1918. But now This day honors the veterans of all wars in which the United States has participated.

Veterans' organizations hold parades, and the president traditionally lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.

Unofficial holidays

Not being official holidays, two more days are celebrated everywhere in the USA.

Every year on February 14th, Valentine's Day(early Christian martyr) - Saint Valentine's Day, Americans give gifts to their loved ones - usually flowers or candy.

October 31st, at Halloween - Halloween(the evening before All Saints' Day), American children put on funny and scary costumes and go begging for sweets from their neighbors. In response to the question "Trick or treat?" (“Trick or Treat?”, “Trick or Treat?”) Neighbors should reward children with sweets or small coins.

Holidays of ethnic minorities

Various ethnic groups that exist in the United States celebrate their own holidays. Although not official, these holidays are of great importance for ethnic minorities.

For example, Jewish Americans celebrate the Jewish New Year for several days in September. Most employers are sympathetic to this tradition, allowing their employees, who have Jewish roots, not to go to work during the holiday.

Irish-Americans celebrate Ireland's patron saint, Saint Patrick, on March 17th. This day is marked by universal enthusiasm: many Americans wear green clothes in honor of the Emerald Isle.

The celebration of Mardi Gras (Mardi Gras) - the day before the Christian Lent (Lent), which begins at the end of winter - takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is a fairly visible event, with grandiose parades and wild festivities. As its French name suggests (and Mardi Gras means "Fat Tuesday" in French, the last day to eat before a long penitential fast), the tradition of holding it dates back to the first settlements of the French colonists.

There are a great many such ethnic holidays in the USA, and New York is especially rich in them.

US national holidays - 2015

A story about US holidays in English:

Americans share three national holidays with many countries: Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Easter, which falls on a spring Sunday that varies from year to year, depending on the solar and the lunar calendars, celebrates the Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For Christians, Easter is a day of religious services and the gathering of family. Many Americans follow old traditions of coloring hard-boiled eggs and giving children baskets of candy. On the next day, Easter Monday, the president of the United States holds an annual Easter egg hunt on the White House lawn for young children.

christmas day, December 25, is another Christian holiday; it marks the birth of the Christ Child. Decorating houses and yards with lights, putting up Christmas trees, giving gifts, and sending greeting cards have become traditions even for many non-Christian Americans.

New Year's Day, of course, is January 1. The celebration of this holiday begins the night before, when Americans gather to wish each other a happy and prosperous coming year.

UNIQUELY AMERICAN HOLIDAYS

Eight other holidays are uniquely American (although some of them have counterparts in other nations). For most Americans, two of these stand out above the others as occasions to cherish national origins: Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July.

Thanksgiving Day is the fourth Thursday in November, but many Americans take a day of vacation on the following Friday to make a four-day weekend, during which they may travel long distances to visit family and friends. The holiday dates back to 1621, the year after the Puritans arrived in Massachusetts, determined to practice their dissenting religion without interference.

The Fourth of July, or independence day, honors the nation's birthday -- the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It is a day of picnics and patriotic parades, a night of concerts and fireworks. The flying of the American flag (which also occurs on On July 4, 1976, the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was marked by grand festivals across the nation.

Besides Thanksgiving and the Fourth of July, there are six other uniquely American holidays.

Martin Luther King Day: The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., an African-American clergyman, is considered a great American because of his tireless efforts to win civil rights for all people through nonviolent means. Since his assassination in 1968, memorial services have marked his birthday on January 15. In 1986, that day was replaced by the third Monday of January, which was declared a national holiday.

Presidents' Day: Until the mid-1970s, the February 22 birthday of George Washington, hero of the Revolutionary War and first president of the United States, was a national holiday. In addition, the February 12 birthday of Abraham Lincoln, the president during the Civil War, was a holiday in most states. The two days have been joined, and the holiday has been expanded to embrace all past presidents. It is celebrated on the third Monday in February.

Memorial Day: Celebrated on the fourth Monday of May, this holiday honors the dead. Although it originated in the aftermath of the Civil War, it has become a day on which the dead of all wars, and the dead generally, are remembered in special programs held in cemeteries, churches, and other public meeting places.

labor day: The first Monday of September, this holiday honors the nation's working people, typically with parades. For most Americans it marks the end of the summer vacation season, and for many students the opening of the school year.

Columbus Day: On October 12, 1492, Italian navigator Christopher Columbus landed in the New World. Although most other nations of the Americas observe this holiday on October 12, in the United States it takes place on the second Monday in October.

veterans day: Originally called Armistice Day, this holiday was established to honor Americans who had served in World War I. It falls on November 11, the day when that war ended in 1918, but it now honors veterans of all wars in which the United States has fought. Veterans" organizations hold parades, and the president customarily places a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.

OTHER CELEBRATIONS

While not holidays, two other days of the year inspire colorful celebrations in the United States. On February 14, Saint Valentine's Day, (named after an early Christian martyr), Americans give presents, usually candy or flowers, to the ones they love. On October 31, Halloween (the evening before All Saints or All Hallows Day) , American children dress up in funny or scary costumes and go "trick or treating": knocking on doors in their neighborhood. The neighbors are expected to respond by giving them small gifts of candy or money. Adults may also dress in costume for Halloween parties .

Various ethnic groups in the United States celebrate days with special meaning to them even though these are not national holidays.

Jews, for example, observe their high holy days in September, and most employers show consideration by allowing them to take these days off.

Irish Americans celebrate the old country's patron saint, St. Patrick, on March 17; this is a high-spirited day on which many Americans wear green clothing in honor of the "Emerald Isle."

The celebration of Mardi Gras -- the day before the Christian season of Lent begins in late winter - is a big occasion in New Orleans, Louisiana, where huge parades and wild revels take place. As its French name implies (Mardi Gras means "Fat Tuesday," the last day of hearty eating before the penitential season of Lent), the tradition goes back to the city's settlement by French immigrants.

There are many other such ethnic celebrations in the United Sates, and New York City is particularly rich in them.

Strange and funny holidays

In addition to holidays that are serious and important, the United States also celebrates less important and much less serious ones. We will talk about twelve of them later in the article.

Fruitcake Toss Day - The day fruit cake is thrown away

Celebrated January 3rd. This is your chance to finally throw away your old New Year's Eve fruit cake!

National Hugging Day - National Hugging Day

Celebrated on January 21st. What a wonderful day! Hug your neighbor and he will hug you back. Everyone should be hugged: acquaintances, strangers, loved ones and not so much. And people will come to you!

Groundhog's Day - Groundhog Day

Celebrated on February 2nd. By old legend, on this day in the middle of winter, the groundhog wakes up after a long winter sleep, crawls out of the mink and looks at his own shadow. If the morning is sunny, the groundhog sees her and returns to sleep in her hole - and then the winter will last another six weeks. If there are clouds in the sky and the groundhog cannot see his shadow on the ground (he does not immediately return to the mink, but plays in front of it for some time), spring is just around the corner.

The event has been celebrated in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania since 1887.

Employee Appreciation Day - Employee Appreciation Day

Celebrated on the first Friday of March. Heads of firms and all kinds of organizations should treat their employees and give them small gifts. But don't expect a break! Although what the hell is not joking ...

April Fool's Day - Fool's Day

It is celebrated… that's right, April 1st. Do not miss the opportunity to play your neighbor! The more strange and unexpected the joke is, the higher the karma bonuses. But it’s better not to play your boss, otherwise you definitely won’t wait for the Day of Honoring the Hired Employee.

Star Wars Day - Star Wars Day

As you know, the slogan of this fantastic blockbuster is "May the Force be with you!" (“May the Force be with you!”).

The error occurred in 2005 in live one of the German TV channels when translating this proverb into German. The translator accepted the phrase May the Force…("May the Force Be") for May the fourth... (“May Fourth”), and translated the slogan as “We will be with you on May 4th!”. This is what the fans of the epic took advantage of as an occasion for the establishment of a new holiday in early May.

Hug Your Cat Day - "Hug Your Cat"

For cat and cat lovers "... just some kind of holiday!" And for those who love dogs more, it is recommended to get a kitten as soon as possible. And hug him all day!

Compliment Your Mirror Day - "Compliment your own mirror"

Celebrated on July 3rd. All you have to do is... Stand in front of a mirror with eyes closed. smile. And open your eyes! Isn't what you see in the mirror perfection itself? So praise your mirror for such a beautiful reflection!

Lazy Day - "Lazy" day

Celebrated on August 10th. They say: "There are no lazy days ... there are lazy people" ... But someone did not agree and established the "Lazy Saint's Day"!

As the name implies, on this day, in no case should you work. Spend this day of the outgoing summer at your favorite dacha, in a hammock ... Or on the beach, in a sun lounger ... The main thing is not at work, in a wheelchair.

Be Late For Something Day - "Be Late Somewhere"

Celebrated on September 5th. A wonderful day for those who like to endure and postpone everything. And also those who do everything at the last minute and do not consider it expedient to arrive on time (after all, rather than waiting for a latecomer, it is better to be late yourself!). This is your day!

For the punctual half (third? Quarter?) of humanity, this day is great occasion relax, "let off steam" and be late somewhere. Look and you'll like it.

Boss "s Day - Boss Day

Celebrated October 16th. On boss day, you can tell your boss what you think of him. If you dare. Or get back at him for Employee Day. If he never gave you the day off.

National Egg Nog Day - National Egg Nog Day

Celebrated on December 24 - Christmas Eve! This is the day of the most traditional winter drink in the USA. In what is called the "spirit of Christmas" there is also a cinnamon-rum note of eggnog. Prepare it for yourself and your family! And Happy New Year!