On December 31, friends and family often get together to have a party and see the new year in. Valentine's Day February 14th is the day for lovers and friends who offer each other candy, roses and greeting cards. Heart Saint Patrick's Day March 17th is the main Irish holiday. St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, gives the day its name.
People wear green clothes.
The St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City is famous. Easter Sunday This very religious Christian holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. It falls on a different day in March according to the lunar cycle. The month before Easter is called Lent, a period of reflection and sacrifice, which begins on Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras, the week-long festival celebrated in New Orleans, is celebrated the week before Ash Wednesday and ends on Fat Tuesday.