{"id":9646,"date":"2025-05-02T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=9646"},"modified":"2025-04-23T07:26:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T07:26:30","slug":"topic-focus-us-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/topic-focus-us-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Topic Focus: US Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/topic-focus-us-holidays\/#A_Selection_of_Engoo_Posts_on_US_Holidays\" >A Selection of Engoo Posts on US Holidays<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/topic-focus-us-holidays\/#What_is_a_Groundhog_and_Why_Does_it_Have_a_Holiday\" >What is a Groundhog and Why Does it Have a Holiday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/topic-focus-us-holidays\/#Octobers_Competing_US_Holidays\" >October&#8217;s Competing US Holidays<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/topic-focus-us-holidays\/#English_for_Juneteenth_Americas_Newest_Federal_Holiday\" >English for Juneteenth, America&#8217;s Newest Federal Holiday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/topic-focus-us-holidays\/#What_is_the_Super_Bowl_English_for_%E2%80%9CThe_Big_Game%E2%80%9D\" >What is the Super Bowl? English for &#8220;The Big Game&#8221;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/topic-focus-us-holidays\/#English_Mothers_Day_Messages\" >English Mother&#8217;s Day Messages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/topic-focus-us-holidays\/#The_Chase_is_On_What_is_Sadie_Hawkins_Day\" >The Chase is On! What is Sadie Hawkins Day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/topic-focus-us-holidays\/#Non-Romantic_Ways_English_Speakers_Celebrate_Valentines_Day\" >Non-Romantic Ways English Speakers Celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/topic-focus-us-holidays\/#Halloween_Words_You_Can_Use_All_Year_Round\" >Halloween Words You Can Use All Year Round<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/topic-focus-us-holidays\/#How_to_Write_Christmas_New_Years_Greetings_in_English\" >How to Write Christmas &amp; New Years Greetings in English<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/topic-focus-us-holidays\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>A great way to learn about a culture is to look at its holidays and celebrations. Special days can teach us about history, religion and even sports that are popular in that place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article collects our posts on special days throughout the year in the United States. Some of them are major holidays everyone knows, while others are unofficial but still fun to celebrate. Add them to your own calendar and celebrate all year long!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Selection_of_Engoo_Posts_on_US_Holidays\"><\/span><strong>A Selection of Engoo Posts on US Holidays<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Groundhog_and_Why_Does_it_Have_a_Holiday\"><\/span><strong><em>What is a Groundhog and Why Does it Have a Holiday?<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Groundhogs are small, furry animals that have a very important job every winter. A small American town holds a big celebration that attracts people from around the country \u2014 but what exactly are they celebrating?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-is-a-groundhog-and-why-does-it-have-a-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Octobers_Competing_US_Holidays\"><\/span><strong><em>October&#8217;s Competing US Holidays<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/20062542\/focus_holidays_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A young Native American girl, smiling in a field\" class=\"wp-image-9648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/20062542\/focus_holidays_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/20062542\/focus_holidays_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/20062542\/focus_holidays_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/20062542\/focus_holidays_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/20062542\/focus_holidays_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that there are two separate celebrations that happen on the same day in October? One day is much more famous than the other, but that may begin to change in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/octobers-competing-us-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_for_Juneteenth_Americas_Newest_Federal_Holiday\"><\/span><strong><em>English for Juneteenth, America&#8217;s Newest Federal Holiday<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it's a new holiday, Juneteenth has a very deep connection to America's past. Every June 19, it's celebrated with its own unique activities, foods and events.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-for-juneteenth-americas-newest-federal-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Super_Bowl_English_for_%E2%80%9CThe_Big_Game%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong><em>What is the Super Bowl? English for &#8220;The Big Game&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/20062600\/focus_holidays_3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Two professional American football players facing one another\" class=\"wp-image-9649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/20062600\/focus_holidays_3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/20062600\/focus_holidays_3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/20062600\/focus_holidays_3-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you like American football? For people that do, Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most important days of the year! However, even people who aren't sports fans <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/12-phrasal-verbs-using-look\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">look forward<\/a> to it. But why?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/what-is-the-super-bowl-english-for-the-big-game\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"English_Mothers_Day_Messages\"><\/span><strong><em>English Mother&#8217;s Day Messages<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're looking for something nice to write to your own mother or another important mother in your life on Mother's Day, this article has plenty of examples to inspire you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/english-mothers-day-messages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Chase_is_On_What_is_Sadie_Hawkins_Day\"><\/span><strong><em>The Chase is On! What is Sadie Hawkins Day?<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadie Hawkins Day has a very unique history \u2014 and the way it's celebrated is even more unique! Reading this article might change your opinion on typical romantic traditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/the-chase-is-on-what-is-sadie-hawkins-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">> Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-Romantic_Ways_English_Speakers_Celebrate_Valentines_Day\"><\/span><strong><em>Non-Romantic Ways English Speakers Celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Valentine's Day is a day for lovers...\u00a0but is it for lovers <em>only<\/em>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn't have to be! In fact, there are several ways to celebrate February 14 that aren't related to romance. Check them out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/non-romantic-ways-english-speakers-celebrate-valentines-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Halloween_Words_You_Can_Use_All_Year_Round\"><\/span><strong><em>Halloween Words You Can Use All Year Round<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"751\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/20062634\/focus_holidays_4-1024x751.jpg\" alt=\"A gray cat dressed in a Halloween ghost costume and standing near small pumpkins\" class=\"wp-image-9650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/20062634\/focus_holidays_4-1024x751.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/20062634\/focus_holidays_4-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/20062634\/focus_holidays_4-768x563.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ghosts and skeletons are common to see around Halloween, but they're even easier to <em>hear<\/em> in everyday English conversations. Learn how to use these spooky words and idioms in a variety of situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/5-halloween-words-you-can-use-all-year-round\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Write_Christmas_New_Years_Greetings_in_English\"><\/span><strong><em>How to Write Christmas &amp; New Years Greetings in English<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For many people, it's common to send holiday greeting cards and emails around the end of the year. If you need suggestions for what to write to your friends and family, be sure to read this article!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-write-christmas-new-years-greetings-in-english-samples-included\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&gt; Read the article<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The US calendar has special days for all kinds of events and occasions. Are there any similar celebrations in your country?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you'd like to learn even more about the holidays in this article (and others), Engoo's <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily News<\/a> has lots of stories about celebrations around the world \u2014 all with helpful vocabulary to improve your English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, if you're talking about special days of the year, it's important that you also know <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-correctly-say-the-date-in-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to properly talk about dates<\/a> too. Study well and be prepared!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A great way to learn about a culture is to look at its holidays and celebrations. Special days can teach us about history, religion and even sports that are popular in that place. 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