America

Holidays in the United States

People in each culture celebrate holidays. Although the word holiday" literally means "holy day," most American holidays are not religious, but commemorative in nature and origin.

by Alan Czaplicki
Before reading this article, think about the immigrants who live in your country.

In this text you will read about some of those changes that took place in US history, which is more than 200 years old. You will learn how the growth of industry brought large numbers of men, women, and children to American shores. You will follow the formation of the American nation, well known as a melting pot. In addition, you will see how industrialization caused striking changes in the way Americans lived in cities, on farms, and in towns.

Introduction
The English language is one of 5,000 languages in the world. It is used in many countries, and there are many different kinds of English in different parts of the world. Some scientists consider standard English to be divided into American English and British English.

The United States of America is one of the largest countries in the world. It is a very powerful and highly developed country. The USA is situated in central North America, with Canada to the north and Mexico to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The two newest states, Alaska and Hawaii, are separated from the continental United States. Alaska borders on northwestern Canada, and Hawaii lies in the central Pacific Ocean.