There are eight national holidays celebrated¹ in the United States: New Year's
Day(Jan.), Washington's Birthday (Feb.), Memorial Day(May), the Fourth of July, Labor² Day(Sep.),Veteran's Day(Nav.),Thanksgiving(Nov.) and Christmas(Dec.), 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.