Несмотря на взаимное межкультурное влияние, складывается впечатление, что лексика, орфография и произношение британского и американского английского с каждым годом различаются все сильнее. В том, что касается орфографии британского английского (BrE) и американского (AmE), можно сказать, что в американцы придерживаются более экономичного и фонетического написания. Непроизносимые буквы пропускаются, а слова пишутся ближе к своему звучанию. Самый очевидный пример — отсутствие буквы u в таких американских словах, как color, neighbor, honor и т. д.
In our family holidays are New Year, Easter and Women's Day. But we love the New Year the most. Two weeks before the first of January we decorate the Christmas tree with colored balls, figurines and sweets. My mother and I cook festive meals almost the whole day, because there are always a lot of guests for the New Year. For New Year we give gifts to relatives. At midnight we turn on the TV and make a wish for the chimes, we congratulate each other on the New Year. The New Year is always very cheerful, because they say "How to meet a year, so you'll spend it."
Who doesn't like holidays? Holidays usually mean not going to school or to work, they also mean nice food, present and a lot of fun. Russian people like them too. Here are some traditional holidays and festivals they celebrate. 1 January – New Year’s Day 14 February – St Valentine’s Day March or April – Easter Festival 7 January – Christmas The beginning of a new year is a time for celebrating and for making a new start. People wish each other "Happy New Year" and send special greeting card. On New Year’s Eve (December 31st) many people go to parties with their families, neighbours and friends. They go to bed after midnight to "see the New Year in” at o’clock. January 1st is a public holiday in Russia. For older people it’s a quiet day in front of the television. But young people go out and meet their friends at parties, discos and different clubs. On St Valentin’s Day people send a special greeting card (Valentine) to those who they love. It’s a tradition not to give the name of the sender. Some people buy presents for their sweetheats or give them red rose, a symbol of love
