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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)
Join Hirosaki Gakuin University
Study Current English
Learn about western cultures
Thank you
Questions?