Festivals in the United States in March:
1. Easter Day (Easter Sunday)
Easter (Lord's Day of the Resurrection) is an important Western holiday, celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon on the spring equinox each year.
Christians believe that Easter symbolizes rebirth and hope, and commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion between 30 and 33 AD.
2. March 8, International Working Women's Day
International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. On this day, women are recognized for their achievements, regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, language, culture, economic status and political position.
The holiday has its roots in the workers' movements of the early 20th century in North America and Europe.
3, March 17, St. Patrick's Day (St. Patrick's Day )
This holiday honors St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. This holiday originated in Ireland in the late 5th century and is now a national holiday in Ireland. With Irish descendants spread all over the world, St. Patrick's Day has now gradually become a holiday in some countries. It has been celebrated since March 17, 1737 in the United States. The traditional color for St. Patrick's Day is green.
Extended information:
In 1737, a number of Irish gentlemen and tradesmen met in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, in honor of St. Patrick, and founded the Irish Charitable Society. 1780 and 1784, Philadelphia and New York have established the Sons of St. Patrick's Friendship and other groups, and since then the United States has celebrated this holiday every year. On St. Patrick's Day in the United States, people usually hold parades, church services and potlucks.
The Irish in the United States like to wear clover, decorate their rooms with the colors of the Irish flag - green and yellow, wear green clothing, and give clover ornaments to their guests, among other things. There are also iconic symbols of St. Patrick's Day, such as the Shamrocks, which usually have three heart-shaped leaves joined together, and the legendary Leprechauns.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia - Easter (Important Western Holiday)
Baidu Encyclopedia - Easter (Important Western Holiday)
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