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January 1st is the New Year's Day, the first day of the year. It is a legal(法定的)holiday, and all banks, stores and schools are closed. Many people invite their friends
to come and visit them in the afternoon or evening.
The only legal holiday in February is Washington's Birthday. Although Washington was born
on February 22, his birthday is now celebrated on the third Monday of February. Some States also celebrate Lincoln's birthday on February 12. These two, the United States' most famous presidents, were both born in February.
The last Monday in May is Memorial Day (纪念日). This holiday remembers the many
service members, men and women, who died for their country. Americans celebrate Memorial
Day with services in cemeteries (公墓)and churches.
America's great national holiday, Independence Day, falls on the fourth of July. It celebrates the birth of the
United States. On this day, the congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. This document declared that
American colonies no longer belonged to Great Britain.
The first Monday of September is Labor Day (劳工节). This holiday honors (向……表示敬意)the working people of the United States. There are sorts of celebrations
and speeches on this day, too. People go to all kinds of places to enjoy the fine weather at the end
of summer.
