American Holidays and Celebrations Objectives for today’s lesson Holidays celebrated in the USA St. Patrick’s Day What is St. Patrick’s Day? How do people celebrate this day? The origin, and history of St. Patrick’s Day Useful reading skills related to this topic

Diagnosis Test How much do you know American Holidays Diagnosis Test How much do you know American Holidays? Match each photo and description with the corresponding American holiday. February 2 Kwanzaa the Sunday following the first full moon after the Spring equinox Groundhog Day    March 17 Easter Day 46 days before Easter , usually occurs between February 3 and March 9 St. Patrick’s Day The Fourth Thursday in November Mardi Gras December 26 through January 1 Thanksgiving Day

Diagnosis Test - answer key February 2 Kwanzaa the Sunday following the first full moon after the Spring equinox Groundhog Day    March 17 Easter Day 46 days before Easter , usually occurs between February 3 and March 9 St. Patrick’s Day The Fourth Thursday in November Mardi Gras December 26 through January 1 Thanksgiving Day

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