20 question about American culture!

valentynbusygin
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20 question about American culture! Jan 26, 2013 14:58:21 GMT -5

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Post by valentynbusygin on Jan 26, 2013 14:58:21 GMT -5

1. Why do Americans always ask "how are you" ?
2. Why do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving day?
3. Why backed turkey is the main dish on the Thanksgiving day?
4. What is the historical background of the Halloween day?
5. Why do kids say "trick or treat" on the Halloween day?
6. What is St. Patrick's day about?
7. What does it mean the "baby boom" generation?
8. What movie do Americans watch on the Christmas Eve?
9. Who is the biggest idol of the American movies in 20th century?
10. Why do American kids like to eat peanut butter?
11. Why the United States are the lolly bye of jazz?
12. Why the New York City is called the Big Apple city?
13. What does American dream mean now?
14. When American culture started its formation?
15. Why do Americans have a metric system of measurements?
16. Why English was selected as official language in the United States?
17. Who is the most recognized American writer/poet of the 19th century?
18. What tradition the American US theater is based on?
19. What are the most popular American music styles now?
20. What is the meaning of Independence Day?

alaa04
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20 question about American culture! Jan 26, 2013 16:30:16 GMT -5

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Post by alaa04 on Jan 26, 2013 16:30:16 GMT -5

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1. Why do Americans always ask "how are you" ?

because the american people intersted with other people and like them

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20 question about American culture! Jan 26, 2013 16:40:35 GMT -5

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What is the historical background of the Halloween day?

Straddling the line between fall and winter, plenty and paucity, life and death, Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. It is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honor all saints and martyrs; the holiday, All Saints’ Day, incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows’ Eve and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a secular, community-based event characterized by child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating. In a number of countries around the world, as the days grow shorter and the nights get colder, people continue to usher in the winter season with gatherings, costumes and sweet treats.

alaa04 New Member Posts: 6	20 question about American culture! Jan 26, 2013 16:41:49 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alaa04 on Jan 26, 2013 16:41:49 GMT -5 Why backed turkey is the main dish on the Thanksgiving day? because turkey is tradionatiol.

alaa04 New Member Posts: 6	20 question about American culture! Jan 26, 2013 16:44:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alaa04 on Jan 26, 2013 16:44:35 GMT -5 Why do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving day? i dont know because iam muslim

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20 question about American culture! Jan 26, 2013 16:46:03 GMT -5

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Post by alaa04 on Jan 26, 2013 16:46:03 GMT -5

What is St. Patrick's day about?
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St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17, the saint's religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. On St. Patrick's Day, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, Irish families would traditionally attend church in the morning and celebrate in the afternoon. Lenten prohibitions against the consumption of meat were waived and people would dance, drink and feast--on the traditional meal of Irish bacon and cabbage

alaa04 New Member Posts: 6	20 question about American culture! Jan 26, 2013 16:46:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alaa04 on Jan 26, 2013 16:46:38 GMT -5 Why do kids say "trick or treat" on the Halloween day? i dont know

yamini85 New Member Posts: 34	20 question about American culture! Jan 26, 2013 16:51:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by yamini85 on Jan 26, 2013 16:51:56 GMT -5 I dont know answer abot every question but some i know like american asking how u doing because they just want to know that u allright, they bake turkey on thanksgiving day because its a tradition, etc

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20 question about American culture! Jan 26, 2013 18:00:50 GMT -5

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Post by burcukocak on Jan 26, 2013 18:00:50 GMT -5

What is St. Patrick's day about?
Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated each year on 17 March, the day of the Irish.Ireland celebrates a 5 days but america ,canada and new zeland to one day.Festivals celebrated in these countries.Chicago has biggest festival.2 million people was participated in this festival.

sukriyeulu New Member Posts: 2	20 question about American culture! Jan 26, 2013 18:01:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sukriyeulu on Jan 26, 2013 18:01:31 GMT -5 American people are grateful. They like to show themselves polite. It is important to know them how people feel themselves.

sukriyeulu New Member Posts: 2	20 question about American culture! Jan 26, 2013 18:02:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sukriyeulu on Jan 26, 2013 18:02:39 GMT -5 1. Why do Americans always ask "how are you" ? American people are grateful. They like to show themselves polite. It is important to know them how people feel themselves.

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Post by valentynbusygin on Jan 26, 2013 14:58:21 GMT -5

Post by alaa04 on Jan 26, 2013 16:30:16 GMT -5

Post by alaa04 on Jan 26, 2013 16:40:35 GMT -5

Post by alaa04 on Jan 26, 2013 16:41:49 GMT -5

Post by alaa04 on Jan 26, 2013 16:44:35 GMT -5

Post by alaa04 on Jan 26, 2013 16:46:03 GMT -5

Post by alaa04 on Jan 26, 2013 16:46:38 GMT -5

Post by yamini85 on Jan 26, 2013 16:51:56 GMT -5

Post by burcukocak on Jan 26, 2013 18:00:50 GMT -5

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