There are eight national holidays celebrated1 in the United States: New Year's
Day, Washington's Birthday , Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, Labor2 Day,Veteran's Day,Thanksgiving and Christmas, In addition, there are many state and local holidays.
1. A: Merry Christmas!
B: The same to you!
A: Are you doing anything special?
B: We're having some friends over. What are you doing?
A: Oh, I'm just going to take it easy.
2. A: Happy New Year!
B: Thank you! Same to you.
A: Have you got any plans?
B: I've been invited over to la friend's. And you?
A: My roommate's having a party.
3. A: Have a nice Thanksgiving!
B: Same to you!
A: Are you going anywhere?
B: I thought about going to my sister's. How about you?
A: Oh, I'll probably just stay at home.
4. A: Have a nice weekend!
B: Thanks. You too!
A: Do you have any plans?
B: Well, my family's away and I can't afford to do much. What about you?
A: Oh, I haven't decided3 what I'm going to do yet.