Memorial Day — День памяти
Celebrated on the fourth Monday of May, Memorial Day honours the dead. Although it originated in the aftermath of the Civil War, it has become a day on which the dead of all wars, and the dead generally, are remembered in special programs held in cemeteries, churches, and other public meeting places.
День памяти
Это праздник, который отмечается в четвертый понедельник мая, чтит всех умерших. Хотя он появился после Гражданской войны, он стал днем, погибших во всех войнах и вообще все усопшие поминаются в специальных службах, проводимых на кладбищах, в церквях и других общественных местах.
День пам’яті
Це свято, що відзначається у четвертий понеділок травня, вшановує всіх померлих. Хоча він з’явився після Громадянської війни, він став днем, у який загиблі у всіх війнах і взагалі всі померлі поминаються в спеціальних службах, що проводяться на цвинтарях, у церквах та інших громадських місцях.
Questions:
1. When is Memorial Day celebrated?
2. Whom does this holiday honour?
3. Where are special programs held?
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