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When Christmas is celebrated?
On December 25
Why do christians celebrate Christmas?
They celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ
What do people eat on Easter?
Decorated eggs
When do people wear everything green?
On St. Patrick's Day
When do americans celebrate the Independence Day?
On July 4
Why did the Irish start celebrating Halloween?
It was believed that on that day, the souls of the dead returned to their homes, so people dressed in costumes and lit bonfires to ward off spirits
On what day do people bake a coin or a ring into a cake as a part of fortunetelling?
Halloween
On which celebration do people make wreaths?
Christmas
When Guy Fawkes Night is celebrated?
On November 5th
What is the story behind the St. Valentine's Day?
Valentine was a bishop who was thrown into prison because he secretly married couples, contrary to the laws of the Roman Empire
For which celebration the corned beef and cabbage is the most typical meal?
St. Patrick´s Day
When do people make resolutions?
On New Year's Eve
When Thanksgiving is celebrated?
On the fourth Thursday in November
What is the story behind Guy Fawkes Night?
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a failed conspiracy to assassinate the Protestant King James I and replace him with a Catholic head of state
What do americans eat on Thanksgiving except for the turkey?
Cranberry jelly, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie
When do people lit bonfires?
On Guy Fawkes Night
When Easter is celebrated?
On the first Sunday following the first full moon after the spring equinox (March 21)
Why Thanksgiving is celebrated?
In 1620, a religious community settled in Massachusetts. They arrived too late to grow a rich harvest what led to famine. The following spring the Indians taught them how to grow crops and how to hunt and fish.
What do americans eat on Independence Day?
Foods like hot dog, hamburgers, potato salad, baked beans
When do members gather at the house of an older relative, even if they far away?
On Thanksgiving