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Enter the following site about the American and British holidays and read its introduction. After reading it, answer the following question.
http://www.ehow.com/info_8145055_british-holidays-vs-american-holidays.html
1. Although the USA and England share the same language, there are some differences between them. What are they?
Now read the whole text and try to answer:
2. True or False?
( ) Fireworks were always used to celebrate New Year’s Day in Britain.
( ) There are parades in the first day of the year in both countries.
( ) It is an American tradition to open the back door, letting the old year out, and to ask the first dark-haired man who’s spotted to bring salt, coal and bread through the front door.
3. Check the incorrect tradition that both countries share on Easter:
( ) Decorating eggs.
( ) Egg rolling.
( ) Visits from the Easter Bunny.
( ) Egg hunts.
4. What are the holidays these countries celebrate during autumn? Describe them.
5. Describe the main tradition differences between the USA and Great Britain concerning the Christmas period.
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