Independence day.
On July forth 1776, the 13 colonies of North America signed The Declaration of Independence.This said that they were no longer under the control of Great Britain, and were an Independent country. This famous declaration, which marked the birth of the USA, is celebrated every year on the forth july.It is a day of picnics,parades and flying the flag,which has a special importance to Americans.At night there are parties, barbecues and spectacular firework displays.

Haloween.
At Haloween,on 31st of october children dress up like ghosts and witches and go "trick or treating" in their neighbourhood(the area were they live).Their neighbours are expected to give them candy or money.

Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Day is the fourth thursday in november.Many people take a day off on friday to make a four-day weekend,and they may travel long distances to visit friends and relations because Thanksgiving is a special family occasion.The holiday dates back to 1621, the year after the Pilgrims arrived in Massachussetts, in their search for religious freedom.After a terrible winter, in which nearly half of Pilgrims died, they turnsed for help to Native Americans, who taught them how to plant corn and other crops. The next autumn's harvest was wonderful, and the Pilgrims gave thanks to by having a feast. Thanksgiving dinners always include some of the foods served at the first feast: roast turkey,cranberry sauce, potatoes pumpkin pie. Before the meal begins, families or friends usually pause to give thanks for their good fortune, and for being together for the occasion.

Traditions from other parts of the world.
The tradition of Halloween came over with German immigrants and other celebrations came with different groups.Irish Americans, for example, celebrate Saint Patrick's day, as he is the patron saint of Ireland and Jews celebrare their main religious festivals in Septemder.In New Orleans there is a colourful festival of Mardi Gras, with its street parties and carnival, which was brought over by French immigrants. In fact, there are hundreds of different celebrations all over America, and each of them is a reminder of the history and origins of the American people.