THE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN TOPIC NUMBER 2 (OVERLAPING) + PLEASE SEE ALSO THE INFORMATION FOLLOWING ABOUT SOME OTHER SPECIAL DAYS.
The UK:
Saint Patrick's Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, "the Day of the Festival of Patrick") is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on 17 March. It commemorates Saint Patrick (c. AD 387–461), the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. Remembrance Day – 11th November, people who were killed in both world wars are remembered.
The USA:
Martin Luther King´s Day – 3rd Monday in January, a black clergyman who fought for the rights of his people, he was assassinated (spáchán atentát) in 1968. President´s Day – 3rd Monday in February, all American presidents are remembered. Columbus Day – 2nd Monday in October, Columbus landing in the New World is celebrated (1492). Veteran´s Day – 11th November, those who served in World War 1 are remebered.
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