Many popular holidays in the USA have origins in other countries, because Americans come from heritages across the world. One of the most fun and festive of these holidays is St. Patty’s Day, an Irish celebration on the feast day of the country’s patron saint. You can wear green, drink green beverages and dance an […]
New Year’s is the perfect holiday to make big plans. Celebrate by resolving to learn English in the USA in 2015! New Year’s Eve Traditions The New Year holiday has been celebrated around the world for over 4,000 years, with the earliest recorded festivities dating back to ancient Babylonians who celebrated on the spring equinox. […]
One of the best parts about studying English in the USA is experiencing local holiday traditions—and Thanksgiving, a North American holiday centered around food, family and being thankful, may just become your favorite! The Tradition of Thanksgiving The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621, and was a three-day festival of hunting, eating and entertainment. […]
Halloween History Halloween, celebrated on October 31, originates from the ancient Celtic festival, Samhain, which marked the end of harvest season and the beginning of the New Year. The Celts believed that on this night, the line between the worlds of the living and the dead was blurred and ghosts could walk the earth, making […]