https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly A comparison of holidays in France and the U.S.A.. en-us 2017-10-01 23:19:55 UTC 2023-06-29 11:02:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Cake.png 794372 https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192821901 A public holiday that commemorates the day French commoners and peasants stormed the Bastille fortress and prison to end monarchy and bring liberty, equality, and fraternity. Celebrations start on the evening of July 13 with fireworks, followed by a military parade, joyous festivities, and more fireworks the next day.]]> 2017-10-01 23:34:50 UTC https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192821901 794372 https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192821922 French families visit and bring flowers to their loved ones at their graves and attend mass. ]]> 2017-10-01 23:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192821922 794372 https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192822988 Also known as Independence Day, a federal American holiday that celebrates the adoption if the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Celebrations consist of fireworks, parades, picnics or barbecues, and joyous festivities.]]> 2017-10-01 23:48:54 UTC https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192822988 794372 https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192823837 An American national holiday which commemorates the people who have died serving in the U.S. military.]]> 2017-10-02 00:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192823837 794372 https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192824330 Also known as 'Victoire 1945' or 'La Fête de la Victoire,' this day celebrates the end of WWII and the surrender of Nazi Germany in Europe. ]]> 2017-10-02 00:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192824330 794372 https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192824929 A holiday celebrating the American labor movement and contributions to the country's strength, prosperity, laws, and well-being. ]]> 2017-10-02 00:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192824929 794372 https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192825407 “French Holidays: French National Holidays and Important Dates 2017.” About France | Expatica France, Expatica, www.expatica.com/fr/about/National-public-holidays-in-France_103612.html.]]> 2017-10-02 00:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192825407 794372 https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192825441 “Federal Holidays.” 2017 Federal Holiday Calendar | National Holidays | 2018 Federal Holidays, Redcort Software, www.redcort.com/us-federal-bank-holidays/.]]> 2017-10-02 00:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192825441 794372 https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192825555 Holidays like Christmas and New Year's Day are both common in the U.S. and France. But of course, they each have their own unique holidays that highlights their countries. Holidays like Bastille Day and Independence Day celebrate liberty and equality in the country and is celebrated with fireworks, parades, and festivities. However, events like All Saints Day and Memorial Day, differ in who is celebrated. They both celebrate loved ones, but one celebrates those who have served in the military, while the other is loved ones in general. Then there is Victoire 1945 and Labor Day; one celebrates the end of WWII in Europe, while the other honors labor movement and contributions. ]]> 2017-10-02 00:23:30 UTC https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192825555 794372 https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192825610 2017-10-02 00:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192825610 794372 https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192825645 2017-10-02 00:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/794372/qlks23y02tly/wish/192825645