Christmas On the 25th of December there is the greatest holiday of all in England – Christmas. People send X-mas cards to their friends and relatives. People buy a Christmas tree and decorate it with toys, coloured balls and lights. Children wake up early to find stockings full of small presents on their bed.

New Year New Years Eve all British celebrate on the 31st of December. Most people see with friends and relatives. At midnight they sings New Year songs and wishes a happy New Year.

St. Valentines day On the 14th of February there is St. Valentines Day. People send Valentines cards to someone they love. Usually they dont sing them – you must guess who sent cards to you.

Mothers day In March there is a holiday for English women – Mothers Day. People in the family try to help her. On that day they visit their mothers and give them presents and A Mothers Day Card

The 17th of March is a national holiday in Ireland – St. Patricks day. On that day people wear a shamrock. A shamrock is a plant with three leaves. It is the national symbol of Ireland. St. Patrick was a man who had wonderful power. He cleared Ireland of snakes.

Easter In April or at the end of March English people celebrate Easter Day. On Easter Sunday children get chocolate eggs and rabbits.

April Fools Day April Fools Day is on the 1st of April. English children like this day very much. They play jokes and tricks on other people, even on teachers.

Fathers day In June the English people celebrate Fathers Day. On that day children send cards and give presents to their fathers.

In Gteat Britai children dont go to school on the 1 st of September. They begin to study on the second Tuesday of September.

Halloween On the 31st of October there is Haloween. The symbol of this holiday is "Jack o'lantern". People make it from a pumpkin. Children like Haloween parties, they put on witchs and ghosts dresses. They go trick or treat.