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1. How can modern American literature be described?
2. How successful were American writers and poets in the twentieth century?
3. What were the stages of the development of the American literature?
4. What were the trends in the development of the American theater?
5. What influenced American music in the twentieth century?
6. What was opposed to the Industrial Revolution in visual arts?
7. What is the characteristic feature of the American architecture?
8. How does broadcasting develop in America?
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Раздел 8.3.
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Welfare ( n ) – благополучие, благосостояние
Nativity ( n ) – Рождество
The United States observes holidays derived from events in American history, Christian traditions, and national patriarchs.
Thanksgiving is the principal traditionally American holiday. It evolved from the English Pilgrim’s custom of giving thanks for one’s welfare. Thanksgiving is generally celebrated as a family reunion with a large afternoon feast. Christmas Day, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, is widely celebrated as a federal holiday. European colonization has led to some other Christian holidays such as Easter, Lent and St. Patrick’s Day to be observed.
Independence Day (also known as the Fourth of July) celebrates the anniversary of the country’s Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. It is generally observed by parades throughout the day and the shooting of fireworks at night.
Halloween is thought to have evolved from the ancient Celtic/Gaelic festival of Samhain, which was introduced in the American colonies by Irish settlers. It has become a holiday that is celebrated by children and teens who traditionally dress up in costumes and go door to door trick-or-treating for candy. It also brings about an emphasis on eerie and frightening urban legends and movies.
Additionally, Mardi Gras, which evolved from the Catholic tradition of Carnival, is observed notably in New Orleans, St. Louis, and Mobile, Alabama as well as numerous other towns.
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Federally recognized holidays are as follows:
| Date | Official Name | Remarks | |
| January 1 | New Year’s Day
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