American Spring Holidays

Assoc. Prof. Edo ForsytheHirosaki Gakuin

University

Navy Russian Translator

Assoc. Professor ofEnglish & American Studies

What Spring Holidays? Groundhog Day Valentine’s Day St. Patrick’s Day Easter

(and other fun days!)

Groundhog Day

February 2nd: Punxsatawney Phil comes out to look for his shadow

Groundhog Day

= 6 more weeks of winter

Groundhog Day

Valentine’s DayFebruary 14th

Both men and women

Common gifts:FlowersChocolatesJewelryStuffed animals

Valentine’s Day CardsIn school everyone gives each other small cards with notes written on it. These are called ‘Valentines.’

Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day

EasterHappens on Sunday in March or April (changes every year)

Easter

Easter Bunny

Easter Bonnets

Easter Egg Hunts

Easter Basket

Christian Easter

Saint Patrick’s DayMarch 17th: Celebrates Ireland and Irish Culture.

You must wear green on this day.

Saint Patrick’s Day ParadesMost big cities have a parade on this day.

Saint Patrick’s Day PartiesBiggest drinking holidays in the USA.

Earth DayGet together and do something that helps the

earth and nature.

Cinco De MayoCelebrate Mexican Culture and Heritage

Mother’s Day Father’s Day

Super Bowl SundayAmerican Football Championship in early

February

Super Bowl Sunday

April Fool’s Day (April 1)

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