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Postby Montse Ponsdomènech » Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:03 pm

April Fool's Day.
When every April 1.Held in France , Germany , Italy , UK ,Portugal. It welcoms people making jokes. History comes from "fish of April" wich is the name given to the individual victim of the joke. Also is related to the zodiac sign Pisces.
Cinco de Mayo
It is celebrated on May 5.It is celebrated in Mexico and Mecicans living in the United States.It is celebrated with the soldiers who are èrforming military service swearing allegiance to the flag. It's history goes again oppresion.On May 5 General Ignacio Zaragoza and Mexican army defeated the French army at the Batlle of Puebla.
Anzac Day
Held on April 25 in the countries of Australia and New Zeland, is celebrated with a parade of war veterans and the sacrifice made during the war. The day begins with aclarion call to retreat and after two minutes of silence and ens with the large touch.
Groundhog Day
Is celebrated on February 2 in the Pennnsylvania town Punxsutawney . It is celebrated to mark about half the period of winter and the spring equinox. The story goes that tries to predictthe duration of winter through the behavior of marmots.
Valentine's Day
Held on February 14 in western countries , also in the US , UK , an now also held in china, Japan, and Taiwan. The men give roses and chocolate to their wives or girlfriends. According to the Roman Lupercalia story comes from the legend of the wolf that suckled Romulus and Remus.
Easter
Is held between 22 March and 25 April ,in Belgium , Fance Spain and Holland. it makes family meals and religious services for easter eggs , the story says that is the Resurrection of Jesus.
Montse Ponsdomènech
 

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