1. American Holidays
Here are some of the holidays celebrated in the United States. Fill in the blanks in the descriptions with the appropriate word. Also, try to think of any holidays in your home culture which are similar to these.

2. New Year’s Day
New Year’s is a celebration of the coming of the new year on the calendar
In the U.S., New Year’s is __________ by creating New Year’s resolutions, which are pledges of good behavior for the new year and by having New Year’s parties with family and fireworks.