St. Valentine’s Day
It is celebrated on February 14th. On this day people send special cards and get presents from their sweethearts.
April Fool’s Day
On this day people play jokes and tricks on each other.
Easter
It is celebrated in spring. People usually make special buns which are marked with a cross on top. On this day the Church marks Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead.
St. Patrick's Day
It is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March.
Guy Fawkes Day
It is celebrated in the UK on November 5th. British people mark this day by burning a dummy made of straw and old clothes on a bonfire.
Boxing Day
It is celebrated on December 26th. It comes straight away after Christmas Day.
May Day
This official public holiday holiday is celebrated on the first Monday of the last spring month. People celebrate the coming of spring.
Queen’s Birthday
It is celebrated on April the 21st. All the newspapers, radio and TV channels congratulate her.
Pancake Day
Shrove Tuesday is the last day when you can eat and do everything before the fasting of Lent. It has this popular name because many people traditionally eat blini on this day.
Halloween
A holiday that is on October 31st. The most memorable symbol connected to this holiday is a lantern made of a pumpkin.
Christmas Day
It is celebrated on December 25th. This holiday symbolizes the birth of Jesus Christ.