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Ethnic Holidays in the USA — Этнические праздники в США

Various ethnic groups in America celebrate days with special meaning to them even though these are not national holidays. Jews, for example, observe their holy days in September. Irish Americans celebrate St Patrick on the of 17 March. Many Americans wear green clothing in honour of the «Emerald Isle». The celebration of Mardi Gras is an occasion in New Orleans, Louisiana, where parades take place. Mardi Gras means «Fat Tuesday», the last day before the season of Lent. The tradition goes back to the city’s settlement by French immigrants. There are many other such ethnic celebrations, and New York City is particulary rich in them.

Этнические праздники в США

Различные этнические группы в Америке празднуют дни с особым значением для них, хотя это и не национальные праздники. Евреи, например, отмечают святые

дни в сентябре. Американские ирландцы празднуют 17 марта День святого Патрика. Многие американцы надевают зеленую одежду, в память о «Изумрудном острове». Празднование Марди Грас является поводом для проведения парадов в Новом Орлеане, штат Луизиана. Марди Грас означает «Жирный вторник» — последний день перед Великим постом. Традиция восходит к тем временам, когда французские эмигранты основали город. Существует много подобных этнических торжеств, и Нью-Йорк особенно богат ими.

Етнічні свята в США

Різні етнічні групи в Америці святкують дні з особливим значенням для них, хоча це і не національні

свята. Євреї, наприклад, відзначають святі дні у вересні. Американські ірландці святкують 17 березня День святого Патрика. Багато американців надягають зелений одяг у пам’ять про «Смарагдовий острів». Святкування Марди Грас є приводом для проведення парадів у Новому Орлеані, штат Луїзіана. Марди Грас означає «Жирний вівторок» — останній день перед Великим постом. Традиція сягає до тих часів, коли французькі емігранти заснували місто. Існує багато подібних етнічних святкувань, і Нью-Йорк особливо багатий ними.

Questions:

1. What do Jews observe?
2. What holiday do Irish Americans celebrate?
3. What does Mardi Gras mean?
4. What city is rich in ethnic celebrations?

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