Labour Day — День труда
The first Monday of September is the national holiday that honours national working people, typically with parades. For most Americans it means the end of the summer vacation season, and for many students it is the beginning of academic year.
День труда
Первый понедельник сентября — национальный праздник работающих людей, что обычно проходит с парадами. Для большинства американцев он связывается с концом сезона летних отпусков, а для большинства студентов это — начало учебного года.
День праці
Перший понеділок вересня — це національне свято працюючих людей, що звичайно проходить з парадами. Для більшості американців він пов’язується з кінцем сезону літніх відпусток, а для більшості студентів це — початок навчального року.
Questions:
1. When is Labour Day celebrated?
2. Whom does this holiday honour?
3. What does this holiday mean for most Americans?
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