Groundhog Day is a holiday on which a groundhog is said to come out of his hole in the ground to decide when spring will begin. If he is frightened by his shadow, he will retreat into his hole, and there will be six more weeks of winter. The Super Bowl is the most important American football event of the year. Pixabay via Pexels. On this day, Americans gather to watch the Super Bowl, the championship of professional American football. Many others watch the game to enjoy the commercials as many companies vie to have the wittiest commercial.
Sweets and flowers are common Valentine's Day gifts. Laura Briedis via Unsplash. Valentine's Day in America is celebrated with the giving of flowers and chocolates. It is considered a romantic holiday. Many children in school create or purchase Valentines for each other. The symbol of Valentine's Day is typically a heart. On the third Monday of February, Americans celebrate Presidents' Day in honor of the first president, George Washington's birthday born on February 22, It is typically remembered in schools, but not overly celebrated.
In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, many people dress in green and pinch those who don't. Others go to Irish pubs to drink beer. Interestingly, many if not most Americans celebrate the day, but don't know much about the man for which the day is celebrated. In celebration of Easter, many families in the United States go to church in honor of the day Jesus was resurrected from the dead. Those who don't go to church and even those who do also celebrate by coloring eggs, having Easter egg hunts, and celebrating the Easter bunny who hides baskets of treats for children.
Americans tend to celebrate April Fool's Day by playing tricks and pranks on each other and then declaring "April Fools! Earth Day is when Americans celebrate the earth and oceans. On this day, many communities, businesses, and schools will work together to do community service by cleaning their neighborhoods, roads, and parks of debris. It is also a good day to remember the importance of recycling.
This is the day that many administrators show appreciation to those who make their lives easier at the office by giving gifts to their assistants. Nurses Day is a day to appreciate the hard work of these healthcare professionals.
Hush Naidoo via Unsplash. A day to thank nurses for their hard work in doctors' offices and hospitals. Unfortunately, this day isn't celebrated nearly enough, and nurses often go without thanks for their work. Breakfast in bed can be a sweet way to celebrate a mom's special day.
Lisa Fotios via Pexels. Mother's Day is a day set aside to celebrate those who raised or gave birth to us. Though traditions will vary from family to family, many Americans give their mothers chocolates, flowers, and jewelry or take her out to lunch. Others may make her breakfast and serve it to her while she is still in her bed. Armed Forces Day is for remembrance and honor of both living and dead soldiers of the armed forces.
Juneteenth is a state holiday that is recognized by 32 of the 50 states. Instead of everyone being off on a particular day, you will take one of the floating holidays off, and others might take a different option throughout the year. So, I thought it might be helpful to show you what holidays there are throughout the year, what they signify, who normally gets them, and most importantly explain what most people in New York City do for them!
Generally, everyone gets this holiday. What is New Year? How is New Year celebrated in America? A day to relax, put your feet up, and welcome in the new year hopefully not nursing too much of a headache from the night before. There are sometimes paradses, sports, and wholesome tv shows to watch.
Who gets MLK Day as a holiday? This one is a floating holiday. What is Martin Luther King Day? Martin Luther King Jr. How is MLK Day remembered? Another floating holiday. The idea behind the name was to create a holiday that did not recognize a specific president, but rather celebrated the office of the presidency. Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day. International Day of Parliamentarism. World Day against Trafficking in Persons. International Day of the World's Indigenous People.
International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances. International Day for People of African Descent. International Overdose Awareness Day. International Day to Protect Education from Attack. International Day for South-South Cooperation. International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. International Day of Sign Languages.
International Day for Universal Access to Information. International Day for Natural Disaster Reduction. Americans of countless faiths also observe religious holidays. In the United States, there are endless reasons to celebrate.
Though few of them will affect your normal work or school schedules, be sure to mark these special dates on your calendar:. This hyperlink is accessible to employees on site or through VPN. Skip to content. Arriving in the U.
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