Upcoming Major Events in USA

Valentine’s Day, February 14th

Every February, across the world, people in love exchange candy, flowers and kisses in the name of Saint Valentine. Valentine’s Day started in the time of theRoman Empire. In a time were marriages were not allowed because it stopped soldiers from joining the army, the priest Valentine secretly married couples. For his actions, Valentine suffered martyrdom on the 14th day of February, which later came to be known as the day of people in love.

Groundhog Day, February 2

Celebrated in the United States and Canada, Groundhog Day dates back to the fifth century, when people believed animals had certain super natural powers. If animals that came out of their dens didn’t see their shadows because of a cloudy sky, then winter will soon come to an end. Approximately 75% to 90% of the rodent’s predictions are accurate.

Martin Luther King Day, January 21

“I have a dream… I have a dream that one day little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers. I have a dream today”.

This holiday is celebrated on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King’s birthday, January 15. This holiday is one of the four American holidays to celebrate a person, being a time to remember his fight for freedom and that chance is possible without violence.

New Year’s Day, January 1

January 1, the first day of the New Year, is welcomed differently in every corner of the world. The celebration of the New Year is the oldest of all holidays. With the coming of a new year, we wish each other good luck and we expect a new life. One of the commonest traditions is making the New Year’s Resolution that dates back to the Babylonians. The most popular resolution back them was to return farm equipment.

In whatever part of the world you may be, most of people feel the same sentiment. With a new year, we can expect a new life, new hope and a chance for a new beginning.