Holidays in the UK

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

April 23 Is English Language Day

The event was established by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 2010 to seeking "to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity as well as to promote equal use of all six of its official working languages throughout the organization". April 23 was chosen as the date for the English language because it is the anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth.

The Queen's Birthday

Her Majesty marked her actual birthday by meeting some of the thousands of well-wishers who came out to mark the occasion in Windsor

https://www.royal.uk/queens-birthday-walkabout-windsor

The Queen celebrates two birthdays each year: her actual birthday on 21 April and her official birthday on (usually) the second Saturday in June.

Saint Patrick's Day

Every year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the globe observe St. Patrick’s Day. What began as a religious feast day for the patron saint of Ireland has become an international festival celebrating Irish culture with parades, dancing, special foods and a whole lot of green.

Whatch ST. PATRICK'S DAY VIDEOS here: http://www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day

Love, Love, Love...

love is blind — любовь слепа
to love someone to bits — любить каждую частичку кого-либо
а love-nest — место, где живут влюблённые
to be lovey-dovey — пара, не скрывающая своих чувств
to get married — жениться, выйти замуж
to pop the question — сделать предложение
puppy love — детская, подростковая любовь
to steal someone’s heart — украсть чьё-то сердце
to be the one for someone — быть подходящим партнёром для кого-то
a match made in heaven — подходящая друг другу пара
the love of my life — любовь всей моей жизни
to fall in love head over hills — влюбиться по уши
to be hung up on someone — быть одержимым кем-либо
to have the hots for someone — считать кого-либо привлекательным
to have a soft spot for someone — иметь слабость к кому-либо
to have a crush on someone — сходить с ума по ком-то
to go steady — встречаться с кем-либо
to fancy someone — увлечься кем-либо
to hit it off with someone — ладить с кем-либо
to fall in love with someone — влюбиться в кого-либо

January 25th marks the annual celebration of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns

Robert Burns (1759-1796)

Burns Night is annually celebrated in Scotland on or around January 25. It commemorates the life of the bard (poet) Robert Burns, who was born on January 25, 1759. The day also celebrates Burns' contribution to Scottish culture. Burns' best known work is "Auld Lang Syne".
More about this celebration here: http://www.scotland.org/whats-on/burns-night/the-ultimate-burns-guide/

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. Several other places around the world observe similar celebrations. Thanksgiving has its historical roots in religious and cultural traditions and has long been celebrated in a secular manner as well.

Find out more about HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING 

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Happy Summer!