(1) What do you know about holidays in the USA? (2) They can be divided into two groups: national and popular holidays. (3) There (BE) ________ ten national holidays in the USA.

(4) Independence day is a public holiday. (5) It (CELEBRATE) ________ since July 4, 1776 when the thirteen colonies of America declared Independence from England. (6) For many families this is the most important festival of the year.

(7) Usually on this day parades and outdoor picnics with friends and families take place. (8) Most houses (DECORATE) ________ with flags and flowers. (9) Thanksgiving is also a national holiday. (10) The (ONE) ________ thanksgiving was observed by the early settlers in Massachusetts in 1629, in gratitude for their successful harvest.

(11) They (COOK) ________ wild turkey as one of the main dishes.

(12) Today people invite their relatives and families (LIVE) ________ near to dinner to celebrate Thanksgiving.

(13) Most Americans consider Independence Day and Thanksgiving to be the (GOOD) ________ public holidays of the year.