ears Day is less important in England than Christmas. It is true in the southern and eastern parts of the country. But the welcoming of the New Year is popular among younger people who prefer to spend Christmas with family, but New Year with friends. New Years parties go all night through.
The most famous places of festivities are Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square in London. Сrowds of people greet the New Year with the linked-arm. They sing of "Old Lang Syne" and shooting firecrackers. Unfortunately for all these midnight celebrators, January 1st is not a public holiday in England.
4. Valentines Day (Slide 6-7)
St Valentines Day comes on February 14. It is not a legal or a national holiday. Banks and offices are not closed, but it is a happy little festival for young people. It is widely celebrated among people of all ages by exchange of "valentines". A "valentine" may mean a special greeting-card or a little present. It may be for the person who receives the gift. St Valentine is the patron of sweethearts. February 14 is the anniversary of his death. The day is the time to send little gifts to those you love. Flowers and candy are favourite presents which sweethearts send to each other. Valentine candy is packed in red heart-shaped boxes and sold for this one day. Valentines are special greeting cards. They are often coloured red, have red trimmings and pictures of hearts. Some "valentines" are very fancy, they are trimmed with paper lace and little bows of paper ribbon. They have verses of love poetry printed on them. It is a good day for parties, especially by young people. The hosts trim the hall with red and white paper hearts. Refreshments are often coloured red, like red candy and punch. Sandwich
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