HOLIDAYS AND CUSTOMS American Holidays People in every culture celebrate holidays. Although the word "holiday" literally means "holy day‚" most American holidays are not religious‚ but commemorative in nature and origin. Because the nation is blessed with rich ethnic heritage it is possible to trace some of the American holidays to diverse cultural sources and traditions‚ but all holidays have taken on a distinctively American flavor. In the United States‚ the word "holiday" is synonymous with "celebration"
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Compulsory Voting Essay Americans are very individualistic‚ they never get to see the big picture about elections. When the country was founded only caucasians with properties could vote‚ nowadays from women to immigrants can vote. Voting is determined by federal and state law. Through voting citizens can choose the next leaders for their government‚ which may affect sectors like educations‚ jobs‚ the economy etc. Voting should not be mandatory. Voting should be optional‚
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and 365 days in a year and throughout the months and days‚ there are also holidays. Holidays means a celebration that has happened in the past. There are many types of holidays that serve different types of purpose. Some are known for federal holidays‚ seasonal holidays‚ and days that consider a non working which serves the purpose of a certain holiday. The most popular holidays are known as federal holidays. Federal holidays are the predetermined days recognized by the government in which federal
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were playing holidays‚ to sport would be as tedious as to work.” I believe that many of us can have different views on what the holidays really are. To many they are just a time to receive gifts and to others they are a time to reunite with family I believe a lot of us have gotten confused as to what the holidays really are. Every advertisement in this years Thanksgiving edition of the Boston Globe was a command to hurry up and spend money for the holidays. It seems worse now
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Today is my birthday and I’m on holiday with my parents. We had been on the plane for three hours‚ then we had been on what seemed to be the longest journey ever‚ to the ski-resort in the French Alps. As I went downstairs to breakfast‚ I looked out of the windows and saw the mountains beaming at me. I felt the butterflies fluttering in my stomach. Mum and Dad were already eating breakfast‚ Mum had orange juice‚ apparently she’s on another diet. "Happy Birthday Anna" they cheered in unison. I had
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USA Holidays Memorial Day is a legal holiday‚ observed annually on the last Monday in May in most of the United States‚ It honours the nation’s armed services killed in wartime. The holiday‚ originally called Decoration Day‚ is traditionally marked by parades‚ memorial speeches and ceremonies‚ and the decoration of graves with flowers and flags. Memorial Day was first observed on May 30‚ 1868‚ on the order of General John Alexander Logan for the purpose of decorating the graves of the American
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market at Ratchaburi Province‚ about 110 km to the west of Bangkok. This is one of the most popular and most photographed destinations in Thailand. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is the largest of its kind‚ attracting a large number of tourists each day. You will be impressed with the lively and colorful images of boat vendors trading their agricultural products‚ the most fascinating scene you will get to see only here-in Thailand. How to Get There By Car: From Bangkok you can
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Review: Roman Holiday By Fizza Aslam (SMC) Roman Holiday is a famous and important film for many reasons‚ probably most for introducing the world to the incomparable Audrey‚ here in her first major starring role‚ and one which won her an Academy Award. With lots chemistry‚ inspired direction by William Wyler‚ and impressive locale work‚ shot completely on location in Rome‚ this ranks as one of the best romantic comedies ever made. It’s a modern-day twist on a fairy tale‚ where the princess
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Russian Holidays Our holiday traditions play an integral part in defining who we are as people‚ in that‚ we all enjoy celebrating holidays‚ whether it¡¯s Christmas‚ the New Year‚ or Easter. Russians feel the same way‚ although their holidays and traditions differ a little from American ones. In chronological order‚ the first holiday is celebrated on January 1st and 2nd and just happens to be the most popular and most notable holiday- The New Year. As in the United States‚ Russians celebrate
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Memories of Holiday Ladies and gentlemen. Let me ask you a question. Do you like to travel for holidays? Yes right? I believe everyone love to travel. Today‚ I’m going to share with you about my holiday experience in U.S. In Nov 1998 when I was still in primary 4‚ my mum surprised us that we were going to United States for 1mth to visit our father who was on a business trip. We were very excited when we heard the news as we had never been to another country and these will be our first time traveling
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