B4

What do you know about holidays in the USA? They can be divided into two groups: national and popular holidays. There __________________ ten national holidays in the USA.

BE

B5

Independence day is a public holiday. It __________________since July 4, 1776 when the thirteen colonies of America declared Independence from England. For many families this is the most important festival of the year.

CELEBRATE

B6

Usually on this day parades and outdoor picnics with friends and families take place. Most houses________ with flags and flowers.

DECORATE

B7

Thanksgiving is also a national holiday. The __________________ Thanksgiving was observed by the early settlers in Massachusetts in 1629, in gratitude for their successful harvest.

ONE

B8

They __________________ wild turkey as one of the main dishes two centuries ago.

COOK

B9

Today people invite their relatives and families__________________ near to dinner to celebrate Thanksgiving.

LIVE

B10

Most Americans consider Independence Day and Thanksgiving to be the__________________ public holidays of the year.

GOOD