American and Lithuanian holidays

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Halloween is an ancient ___________ holiday?

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Celtic

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What kind of animal is related to one of the American holidays?

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Groundhog

Answer explanation

February 2nd, Groundhog day.

On this day, we find out if winter will continue for six more weeks. If he sees his shadow, he will go back inside and winter will continue. If he is not, we will have an early spring.

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Lietuvoje ši šventė yra minima kiekvienais metais. Parašykite jos pavadinimą

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Sekmines

Answer explanation

Ši šventė švenčiama sekmą (septintą) savaitę po Velykų.

Šios šventės metu garbinama gamta – augalija bei naminiai gyvuliai.

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Which American holiday is commemorated on November 11?

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Veterans day

Answer explanation

This federal holiday was originally established to honor Americans who served in WWI.

Now it's a day to honor everyone who has served in the US military.

The day usually includes parades with lots of American flags, speeches and other special celebrations

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Cinco de Mayo is Mexican Independence Day.

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False

Answer explanation

On this day in 1862, May 5 th, Mexico defeated France in the battle of Pueblo.

Fun fact - more popular in the USA than in Mexico, as this day has become a celebration of Mexican-American culture.

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When is Father's Day in America?

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The third Sunday of June

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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the third Monday in January

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What is the title of this gathering?

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SantaCon

Answer explanation

SantaCon is an annual pub craw in which people dressed in Santa Claus costumes or as other Christmas characters parade in hundreds of cities around the world.

SantaCon began in San Francisco in 1994 and after spread to 44 countries around the world.

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Kiek Lietuvoje yra šventinių nedarbo dienų?

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13

Answer explanation

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What do 'bad' children supposedly get in their stockings on Christmas?

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Coal